The FCTL Teaching & Learning Grant is a funding opportunity for Missouri State Faculty. It is designed to support efforts towards advancing teaching and learning practices at Missouri State University through involvement in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which is a self-study of teaching and/or learning models and/or practices undertaken with a focus on understanding and achieving optimal outcomes for student success.
To be considered for funding, proposed projects should be aligned with the principles of a SoTL research project, which includes identifying a problem or a discipline-based question that is framed around student learning, drawing from research-based strategies, and applying sound methodology and evaluation processes to assess teaching and learning improvements (Bass, 1999; Fleten, 2013; McKinney, 2007). An SoTL research project on any topic may be considered for funding from this grant.
All applications for the Teaching and Learning Grant will undergo a peer review process conducted by the FCTL Faculty Advisory Council, which includes representation from all MSU colleges. A scoring rubric will be utilized to evaluate all grant applications by the FCTL Faculty Advisory Council, who will make the decision regarding funding projects.
Faculty may request up to $3,000, and budget detail and justification of funds is a required component of the proposal. Faculty may apply for either or both grants offered by the FCTL in the same semester. Awards will be based on funding available. Recipients of this grant are expected to share the outcomes of their project at FCTL's Showcase on Teaching and Learning or Scholarship Summit and are encouraged to present at other relevant on- and off-campus conferences.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Note: If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will also be accepted the first following business day.
| October 1st | Call for grant proposals opens |
| February 1st | Submission deadline for proposals |
| April 1st | Grant awardees announced |
Ready to Apply?
Once the Proposal Template above has been filled out, submit the completed proposal through the FCTL Academic Community in Brightspace. If you have not already joined the FCTL Academic Community, select the 'Discover' tab from your Homepage Navigation Bar to search for the community. Download instructions for enrolling in the Academic Community.
Questions?
Visit our FAQs on the Teaching and Learning Grants homepage to find more information about the specifics of applying for grants from the FCTL, or contact the FCTL by emailing us at FCTL@MissouriState.edu.