How to Apply
Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010
application forms:
- Application Guidelines (PDF)
- Application Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Budget Summary Template (MS Excel)
- Sample Budget Sample (MS Excel)
funding priorities
The selection committee is especially interested in projects that employ innovative and creative approaches, develop new pilots or prototypes, and are intended to have a significant and long-term effect on teaching and learning at MIT. The Funds will consider unusual or “high-risk” initiatives that serve the interest of experimentation and pedagogical improvements.
The Funds support undergraduate education projects from any discipline; collaboration among disciplines is encouraged.
eligibility
MIT faculty and teaching staff may apply. Student proposals will be considered, but only with the support of a supervising faculty sponsor and the appropriate department head.
grant range
Normally, grants range from $10,000-$50,000. Other amounts may be considered for special projects. Cost sharing is encouraged.
deadlines
The proposal deadline for projects to be undertaken during the 2010-2011 academic year is Monday, February 1, 2010.
application procedures
A complete application includes:
- An Alumni Class Funds cover sheet (see application forms)
- A proposal narrative that includes:
- A detailed description of the project
- A description of your educational objectives with answers to the
following questions:
- How will the project enhance your teaching?
- How will it improve the students' experiences in the classroom?
- What is the potential impact of the project at MIT? Estimate number of students served now and in the future.
- Description of resources and staffing needed
- Assessment plan and desired outcomes
- A project budget that includes a breakdown of costs, amount requested, and other funding sources such as support from the department or school, as well as a budget narrative explaining the costs. (for budget summary template and sample budget summary see application forms)
- A letter of support from your department, program or section head
proposal submission
By email:
alumnifunds@mit.edu
(Word or PDF)
By mail:
Office of Faculty Support
MIT Room 12-127
For additional information or answers to questions, please contact Associate. Dean Mary Enterline at 617-253-9763 or alumnifunds@mit.edu.
review process
Proposals are reviewed by a selection committee consisting of members of the Classes of 1951, 1955, 1972, and 1999; the Deans from MIT's five Schools or their designees; the Dean for Undergraduate Education; and the Dean for Curriculum and Faculty Support. Decisions regarding the 2008-2009 awards will be announced in the spring.
final reports
If funded, you will be required to submit a report by August 1, 2011.
