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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5230 USA
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Instructional Development Project Grant Application

Please note: Part-Time Instructors/PIO members should NOT fill out this form and should use the PIO grant application to apply for grant funding.

Primary Applicant
Please include the full name of the primary applicant's supervisor(s).
AAUP Status (required)
Proposal Narrative (4 pages maximum)

The proposal narrative should be approximately 4 pages and include the following information:

  1. State the title of the project.
  2. Indicate the program and/or course this project is intended to support.
  3. Describe the purpose of the project. (one to two sentences)
  4. Objectives: State the objectives for the project. Key elements should be identified clearly. Objectives flow from purpose and are the specific aims for the project. What do you intend to do, what literature supports the proposed innovations, and why is the project important? Clearly demonstrate how this project is focused on enhancing teaching and learning and will tangibly impact student learning outcomes.
  5. Provide a brief description of the project's alignment with academic program mission and objectives.
  6. Assessment: How is the project's purpose and objectives assessed and/or evaluated?
  7. Dissemination: Applicants should state the uses and diffusion of information acquired throughout the course of the grant. For example, how could results be used beyond the specific project? How, when, and by whom will the information be disseminated?
  8. Budget: Provide a brief summary of the budget which applicants will detail in the Project Grant proposal budget worksheet.

Complete the document and upload it below.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, zip.
Proposal Budget Worksheet

Submit the Project Grant proposal budget worksheet as part of this application. This worksheet asks applicants to include a detailed breakdown of costs, including an indication of additional funds being received or requested.  

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, zip.
Disclaimers
  • Acknowledgement of direct supervisor support. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform and obtain approval of their direct supervisor before submitting the application (dept. Chair, dean, etc.). 
  • Application submissions are not a guarantee of approval.
  • All proposals will be reviewed to determine the suitability of budgeted items regarding stated project activities and fidelity with University policies and regulations. 
  • Awardees will need to follow the Instructional Development Project Grant Reimbursement Policy & Procedures. 
  • Awardees will only be reimbursed for approved expenses incurred and submitted by June 15 of the awarded fiscal year