Educational Technology Grants for Faculty

Educational Technology Grants for Faculty

Instructors wishing to enhance their teaching by utilizing computer technology can apply for several UC Davis grants. The Undergraduate Instructional Improvement Program Grant (UIIP) has a twice-yearly application deadline, however, other grant applications are accepted year-round. For more information on technology grants available to faculty -- including information about how to apply and links to application forms -- visit trc.ucdavis.edu/trc/grants/faculty/index.html.

Undergraduate Instructional Improvement Program Grants (UIIP)

Instructional technology is one of this year's areas of emphasis for UIIP grants, and projects over $500 are encouraged. These grants are intended for: innovations that enhance undergraduate education; projects that enrich the educational experience of undergraduates (especially in large enrollment core courses); and departmental plans to strengthen undergraduate curricula or improve participation in campuswide initiatives.
Deadline for spring quarter: Friday, April 21, 2006

Educational Technology Resource Awards (ETRA)

This grant provides faculty with resources for instructional projects involving technology. Available services include -- but are not limited to -- digitizing slides, streaming video, and 3D animation. Faculty can also utilize multimedia database instructional software, such as Breeze or Almagest. Upon accepting this award, faculty must be willing to share the end product(s) with other faculty, either within their department or on campus.
Deadline: None. Applications are accepted year-round.

UIIP Minigrant Program

The UIIP minigrant is primarily for instructors whose technology projects are of a smaller scope and require immediate funding. This grant awards a maximum of $500, to be used for resources such as digital media or softw are. Financial support for guest lecturers up to a maximum of $250 is also available.
Deadline: None. Applications are accepted year-round.