Research in the Classroom (RIC)
ForecastedInternal — City University of New York only
Research in the Classroom (RIC) supports CUNY faculty in integrating authentic research into undergraduate courses to expand students’ research-based learning and strengthen faculty teaching and research skills.
Funder: City University of New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per fellowship; 16 fellowships funded in AY2025–2026
Summary: Supports CUNY faculty in integrating authentic research into undergraduate courses and assessing its impact on students and faculty.
Key Information: Open to full-time CUNY teaching staff, including tenured faculty, tenure-track faculty, and lecturers.
Description
Research in the Classroom (RIC), administered by the CUNY Office of Research, supports innovative approaches to incorporating authentic research into undergraduate teaching. The program defines authentic research as seeking answers to a question whose outcome is unknown. Projects may be integrated into new or existing courses, should draw on the principal investigator’s expertise, and should develop new avenues of inquiry.
RIC aims to expand students’ access to research-based experiential learning while strengthening faculty research and pedagogical skills. Projects assess effects on students, such as learning, engagement, confidence, skills, and sense of belonging, as well as effects on faculty teaching and professional development. Curricular materials developed through the program are shared as Open Educational Resources (OER).
