Teaching Advancement Grant (TAG)
Internal — New York University only
Teaching Advancement Grant (TAG) supports NYU faculty in developing measurable, evidence-based teaching practices that improve student learning, with an emphasis on inclusive, student-centered teaching.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: January 22, 2027 (Project proposals) | October 22 at 10 a.m. (Information session) | April (Award announcements) | September 1 (Funds available)
Funding Amounts: Eighteen-month grant cycle; past awards include $600–$10,000 (2022–2025)
Summary: TAG supports NYU faculty projects developing measurable, evidence-based teaching practices that improve student learning.
Key Information: The lead faculty member must be full-time; adjunct faculty may participate as secondary support.
Description
The Teaching Advancement Grant (TAG) is an annual New York University program offered through the Office of the Provost, with application support and grant partnerships provided by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). It helps faculty develop innovative, measurable, evidence-based classroom practices that enhance student learning across NYU and potentially other universities. Teaching innovation alone is not the goal: projects must intend to demonstrate a pedagogical strategy or implementation that improves learning.
The 2027 cycle prioritizes student success through inclusive, data-informed, student-centered teaching. Priorities include high-impact practices such as undergraduate research and collaborative learning, combining quantitative evidence with student experiences to inform improvements, strengthening belonging and connection, and using technology as part of a purposeful pedagogical strategy.
