ATL’s Innovative Assessment & Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Grant Program

October 9, 2024

Supporting Undergraduate Assessment Practices at URI

Purpose: 

The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding to instructors (including part-time and full-time instructors), academic departments, colleges, co-curricular and non-academic departments to implement projects within or across programs rooted in strengthening assessment practices, professional development, and the purchasing of equipment that directly supports undergraduate student learning at URI.

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Application Budget Template Dean/Department Head Support Form

Funding will be provided to support three focus areas: 

  1. Projects that support undergraduate student learning and assessment in in-person and online courses or programs. 
  2. Instructor professional development in the areas of assessment and/or SoTL.
  3. The purchase of equipment (e.g., software, hardware, books, etc.) that directly supports the implementation of assessment practices and/or the growth of SoTL among URI instructors.

Funding is available at three different levels: 

  • Level 1:  $1,000
  • Level 2:  $2,500
  • Level 3:  $5,000  

Preference will be given to cross-program/cross-departmental teams in applications seeking level 2 and level 3 funding.

Unfortunately, funding cannot be used to supplement wages or pay students for research assistance.

Application Requirements: 

Interested applicants must submit the following information when pursuing one of these grants. 

  • A project title 
  • A project description (500 words or fewer) defining the need or the opportunity for which funding is requested in order to implement the idea, strategy, or approach. 
  • A completed copy of the budget template form.
  • Contact information and a list of the people involved in the project. 
  • A signed Dean/Department Head Support form.
submit your Application

Expectations: 

All projects or opportunities must take place before fiscal year ending in June 2025.  If awarded funding, the approved funds will be transferred to the person(s), department(s), or college(s) responsible during the fall 2024 semester. Before the end of the FY25 fiscal year all awardees must also submit a brief report (500 – 1000 words) outlining how the funds were spent and the results, outcomes and any benefits of the grant.

Deadline: 

Applications are due by Monday, November 18, 2024. 

Applicants can expect to hear from us with decisions on or before Friday, December 6, 2024.

If you have questions before you submit your application, please let us know by emailing teach@uri.edu.