Teaching Advancement Grant
NYU's Teaching Advancement Grant funds faculty research to develop and assess innovative, evidence-based teaching methods that improve student learning.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000–$10,000 for 18-month projects; most recent awards are $1,000–$8,000.
Summary: Supports NYU faculty-led projects to enhance student learning and promote innovative, evidence-based teaching practices.
Key Information: Open to full-time NYU faculty; funds cannot be used for faculty salary; single annual cycle each January.
Description
The Teaching Advancement Grant (TAG) is an annual internal funding opportunity from New York University's Office of the Provost and Center for Teaching and Learning. TAG supports faculty-led projects that aim to improve student learning through evidence-based, innovative teaching practices. The grant is designed to foster measurable impact in diverse educational settings and encourages projects that can be scaled or adapted across NYU and beyond. Priority is given to proposals that emphasize inclusive, student-centered approaches, data-informed strategies, and purposeful use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
