The grant is intended for efforts above and beyond normal faculty responsibilities and to assist faculty in developing innovative pedagogy (the art, science and practice of teaching) and research.
Faculty Development Grants encourage:
- Teaching Innovation
Encourages faculty to expand their pedagogical knowledge and expertise. - Research Innovation
Expands the knowledge of the faculty member in their area of expertise, and has the potential to relate to class instruction, and course and degree development in both undergraduate and/or graduate academics. - Service Innovation
Enables faculty to participate, educate, coordinate or collaborate in a manner which has an impact on teaching, research or engagement. - Engagement
Focuses primarily on observed student learning deficiencies or problems.
Award Information
- Duration: One year
- Estimated number of Awards: 5+, funds permitting
- Anticipated Funding Amount: A maximum of $1,500 per applicant for supplies, software, hardware, databases, travel, speakers, etc.
For additional information please contact:
- Dr. Hyun Ji Lee, hyunji.lee@msutexas.edu
- Dr. Jesse Luo, jesse.luo@msutexas.edu
- Dr. Niyati Kataria, niyati.kataria@msutexas.edu
- Dr. Yang Xu, Chair, yang.xu@msutexas.edu
Faculty Development Committee members will recuse themselves from reviewing their own proposals.