Funding Resources for Faculty
CLAS faculty have access to a variety of funding opportunities to support experiential learning, student engagement, and professional development.
From mini-grants for on-campus events and field experiences to larger awards for piloting new programs, these resources are designed to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.
The opportunities listed below are managed by the CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, and other campus partners.
CLAS CCEL
On Campus Student Events
Awards of up to $200 per unit are available to support on campus events like research showcases, meet the faculty nights, internship expos, etc.
Field and Community Experience
Awards of up to $300/class are available to cover costs such as entrance fees associated with field trips. Priority will be given to first-year/embarking experience courses when we have more applications than available funds.
Applications will be accepted 4 times a year:
September 5 for events August – October
**October 15 for events November - January** Applications still being accepted!
January 15 for events February - April
April 15 for events May - July
Experiential Learning Pilot Programs Application
Smaller Projects: Awards up to $1500 per unit. Support for one-time costs to scale up or get experiential learning programs off the ground. Funds cannot be used for
faculty stipends.
Larger Pilot Programs: Awards of no more than $10,000 may be available to pilot larger programs.
Only one application per unit will be accepted. All applications must clearly articulate how this program will benefit students, provide a detailed budget, outline a plan for sustaining the program beyond the pilot and include a letter of support from the Unit Head.
A report on the outcome of the pilot program must be submitted within 6 months of completion.
Priority will be given to programs where most of the funds go to students.
Please note the application deadlines September 5 and January 15.
The Voyage Team will review requests.
To make these experiences more accessible to students, we are aiming to provide some financial support for CLAS majors enrolled in CLAS study-abroad or study-away programs.
More information will be posted soon!
Process to use 15 seat vans without a fee
Learning Takes a Road Trip
In order to provide barrier-free learning opportunities outside of the classroom, the college is piloting a van pool during the 24-25 academic year. Available to CLAS faculty on a first-come, first-served basis and is a free service. Each van can transport up to fifteen of students and can be used for day trips as well as extended travel. To get started, faculty need to fill out the registered driver form and take the van orientation course.
CLAS Professional Development Fund
At a Glance
- Amount: One grant per eligible person per fiscal year--$500
- Purpose: This PDF is designed to help defray the costs of attending or participating in professional job-related conferences, seminars/webinars, meetings or other development opportunities. The use of funds does not require the presentation of papers at a conference or conference committee participation.
- Eligibility: All staff (AP and PSS), affiliate and visiting faculty. Tenured/tenure-track and adjunct faculty are not eligible.
- Application Timing: Applications will be accepted prior to traveling and awarded on a rolling basis each fiscal year until funds are depleted.
- Of Note:
- Funding is limited to one award per fiscal year.
- Recipients will be notified within one week of applying.
- There is no retroactive funding
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING BEST PRACTICES
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Check here for important considerations and University release forms.
For classroom photos, please use the Release Form for Advertising, Publicity, and Display Materials.
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (OURS)
Academic and Professional Enrichment Fund
The Academic and Professional Enrichment Fund (APEF) provides travel funds to support undergraduate student travel to academic conferences and meetings coordinated by a faculty sponsor.
APEF is available to all undergraduate students who may be looking for one time funding to attend an academic conference that is related to their major, minor, and/or professional goals, or to engage in a professional experience. Students must be accompanied by a coordinating faculty member.
Attending a conference with a faculty member can be a valuable experience which can enrich a student's understanding of a discipline and subsequent professions. APEF is intended to assist students in attending such conferences.
The Academic Conference Fund (ACF) is available to all undergraduate students who may be looking for one time funding to present/perform at an academic conference that is related to their major, minor, and/or professional goals.
Poster Printing (funding augmented by CLAS)
Project Supplies Grant (application can be submitted by faculty or students)
Student Fellowship (academic year) and Scholars (summer) programs – funds to support students conducting faculty mentored scholarship
FACULTY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CENTER
This page summarizes GVSU's internal funding opportunities for faculty, including research, travel, and grant support.
https://www.gvsu.edu/research/internal-funding-summary-for-faculty-2
The Additional Resources section links GVSU faculty to campus offices, tools, and external resources that support research, grant development, and scholarly activity.
https://www.gvsu.edu/research/internal-funding-summary-for-faculty-2#AdditionalResources
PEW FACULTY TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER
GRANT AT A GLANCE
- Amount: One grant per faculty member per fiscal year--$700.
- Purpose: This grant provides funding to defray the cost of attending an in-person or virtual teaching-related conference, workshop or training, with or without presenting.
- Eligibility: All faculty (tenure track, tenured, affiliate, visiting, and adjunct). Staff not eligible.
- Preference is given to first time applicants.
- Preference is given to applicants who have not used this grant to attend the same conference in the previous 3-5 years.
- All applications must explicitly state how attendance at the conference will impact their teaching and hopefully, the learning of their students.
- Application Timing: For events held July through December, applications open April 15. For events held January through June, applications open October 15. Once the application window opens, the Pew FTLC will wait two weeks before reviewing all applications. The grant will be awarded until funds for that period of travel have been depleted.
Sponsored Teaching and Learning Event Grant
GRANT AT A GLANCE
- Amount: Varies.
- Purpose: This grant supports a limited number of teaching and learning related workshops, institutes and conferences.
- Eligibility: All faculty (tenure track, tenured, affiliate, visiting, and adjunct). Eligibility varies depending on the event. Each event description will list eligibility criteria separately.
- Application Timing: Applications will have varied deadlines throughout the year which will be announced via a Pew FTLC mailing or invitation.
- Of Note:
- Funds may cover the partial or full cost, depending on the event. See specific event for details.
- There is no retroactive funding
Learning Community Application
GRANT AT A GLANCE
- Amount: Funding will cover the cost of books, materials, other resources, and light refreshments at the meetings.
- Purpose: For faculty and staff interested in joining a Learning Community focused on a topic of significance to faculty.
- Eligibility: All faculty (tenure track, tenured, affiliate, visiting, and adjunct). (NOTE: GVSU staff may participate with supervisor approval.)
- Application Timing: Applications will be accepted up to a week into the semester in which the LC will begin or until groups are full.