Bryant University has a long history of innovation in the classroom. The Office of the Provost awards up to five grants to faculty members introducing a substantial innovation into their Bryant classrooms.
Innovation grant initiatives typically address topics such as:
- New type of applied/experiential learning experiece
- Innovative and sustainable use of technology (including AI) to enhance student learning
- Programs or co-curricular experiences that increase faculty-student collaboration on research
- Projects in which students engage in independent learning outside of the classroom
Who is eligible to apply?
All full-time faculty (including both term and tenure/tenure-track)
All full-time faculty (including both term and tenure/tenure-track)
What are the key application dates?
Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is typically sent out via email from the Office of the Provost in late Spring
Review Period
During early summer, proposals are reviewed by the previous year's Innovation Grant awardees, the Office of the Provost, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and Information Services (IS).
Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is typically sent out via email from the Office of the Provost in late Spring
Review Period
During early summer, proposals are reviewed by the previous year's Innovation Grant awardees, the Office of the Provost, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and Information Services (IS).
Use and reimbursement of grant money
Grant monies may be used to fund expenses such as software, hardware, conferences, training seminars, or educational materials. They may not serve as a stipend for developing a new initiative.
All payments and reimbursements should occur by May 31st of the following year unless prior arrangements are made with the Academic Affairs Director of Finance. Distribution of grant funds cannot run into the following fiscal year.
Grant monies may be used to fund expenses such as software, hardware, conferences, training seminars, or educational materials. They may not serve as a stipend for developing a new initiative.
All payments and reimbursements should occur by May 31st of the following year unless prior arrangements are made with the Academic Affairs Director of Finance. Distribution of grant funds cannot run into the following fiscal year.
Presentation and Summary Requirements
Faculty receiving Innovation Grants are required to present their innovation and results at REDay, the Annual Teaching and Learning Summit, or some other agreed upon public event, following the grant award.
In addition, by the end of the fiscal year, awardees must submit a brief report regarding their experience and activities undertaken with the grant proceeds.
Faculty receiving Innovation Grants are required to present their innovation and results at REDay, the Annual Teaching and Learning Summit, or some other agreed upon public event, following the grant award.
In addition, by the end of the fiscal year, awardees must submit a brief report regarding their experience and activities undertaken with the grant proceeds.