How to Apply
2013-2014 Proposal Deadline has passed.
application forms: (click to download)
- Application Guidelines (PDF)
- Application Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Application Cover Sheet (MS Word)
- 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. These priorities closely align with MIT's current efforts to determine successful ways to enhance the residentially based education of undergraduates, whether through the use of technology, innovative pedagogies, or the wider dissemination of useful tools and good practices.
The Funds support undergraduate education projects from any discipline; collaboration among disciplines is encouraged. Multiple year projects will be accepted, but grants will be made on a year-by-year basis.
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. Larger grants will be considered for special projects. Cost sharing is encouraged.
deadlines
The proposal deadline for projects to be undertaken during the 2013-2014 academic year is Friday, February 1, 2013.
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
- Requests for project renewals must include a report on the project to date.
- 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 multiple year projects, complete the budget template for the application year and include an estimated budget for the complete project in the narrative.
(see application forms for budget summary template and a sample budget summary) - A letter of support from your department, program or section head
proposal submission
By email:
alumnifunds@mit.edu
(Word/Excel/PDF)
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 2013-2014 awards will be announced in the spring.
final reports
If funded, you will be required to submit a report by August 1, 2014.
