The CUNY Office of Research is offering grants for faculty to incorporate authentic research activities into their undergraduate courses. This initiative supports experiential learning, providing students with hands-on research experience while advancing faculty research and pedagogical skills.

Eligible full-time faculty and lecturers are invited to apply for one of 16 RIC Fellowships, each worth up to $10,000. These grants can be used for course releases, summer salaries, research materials, or student travel. Awardees are expected to implement their course designs in the 2025-2026 academic year and share their curricular materials as Open Educational Resources (OER).

Program Goals:

• Support faculty in integrating research into teaching
• Enhance faculty development in research and pedagogy
• Assess student outcomes such as increased self-confidence, skill acquisitions, and classroom engagement

Eligibility:

• Open to all full-time faculty, including tenured, tenure-track, and lecturers.
• Applicants must submit a single proposal and comply with research and IRB guidelines if necessary.

Application Process:

• Submit a 3-page proposal detailing you research project, how it will be integrated into the classroom, and how student learning outcomes will be assessed. Proposals are due by January 3, 2025, with awards announced in February.

Applications are due Friday, January 3rd, 2025

Please Direct any questions to:
Joshua Barnes
Administrative Research Coordinator
Joshua.Banres@cuny.edu

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