Research in the Classroom (RIC) Grants
The CUNY Research in the Classroom grants support faculty in integrating hands-on research into undergraduate courses to boost student engagement and share innovative curricula as Open Educational Resources.
Funder: City University of New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; typically supports 16 faculty annually; one-year funding period
Summary: Supports CUNY faculty in integrating hands-on research activities into undergraduate courses to enhance experiential learning and faculty development.
Key Information: Preference given to new applicants; awardees must share curricular materials as Open Educational Resources (OER).
Description
The Research in the Classroom (RIC) grants, funded by the City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Research, are designed to help CUNY faculty embed authentic research activities into undergraduate courses. The program aims to foster experiential learning by providing students with hands-on research experience, while also supporting faculty in advancing their research and pedagogical skills. Awardees are expected to design and implement innovative curricula and share their course materials as Open Educational Resources (OER) to benefit the wider academic community. The initiative seeks to increase student engagement, skill acquisition, and self-confidence through research-based learning.
