{"id":370024,"date":"2025-03-04T10:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/podnetwork.org\/?p=370024"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:38:20","slug":"research-grant-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/podnetwork.org\/research-grant-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Grant Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741109639331{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#C1B8AF59&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Call for Proposals&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368840790{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1775486296401{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>2026-2027 POD Network Research Grant Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application portal closed on April 1, 2026, and will reopen during the Spring of 2027.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Purpose&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771366743687{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of the POD Network Research Grant Program is to promote a greater culture of evidence-based research designed to contribute new knowledge in the fields of educational, instructional, and organizational development, including the preparation of future faculty. The POD Network is committed to advancing equity in higher education through educational development. We especially encourage proposals with a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and justice through research. We welcome voices that broaden our understanding of educational development and the evolving needs of the field, allowing us to advance the POD Network\u2019s mission and critically engage with our values in practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We seek applications representing diverse institutional and social contexts, including two-year and technical colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal colleges, as well as non-profit academic and professional associations and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposed research may be carried out within an existing program or as part of a new initiative. The duration of the grant is for one full year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please see below for the funding opportunities that will be awarded for 2026-2027.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;POD Network Early Researcher Grant&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771366868496{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of this funding is to support POD Network members who are initiating their first research project in an area related to teaching and learning, or to broader educational or organizational development. This includes seasoned researchers from other disciplines who have become POD Network members but who have not received external funding or published research related to the aforementioned areas of focus. We also encourage applications from those who have not had a research program before and are looking to enter one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applicants may request up to $2,000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;POD Network Research Grant&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771366912167{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of this funding is to support POD Network members who have research experience in an area related to teaching and learning, or to broader educational or organizational development that includes publication, presentation, and possibly external funding. Funding may be used to initiate research in a new area, or expand\/extend research already in progress, including research supported by other external funding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applicants may request up to $4,000.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741106500220{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741106484195{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: rgba(193,184,175,0.35) !important;*background-color: rgb(193,184,175) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771366977448{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<b>Previously funded projects\u00a0have included a range of topics and institutional types.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the POD Network website for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podnetwork.org\/research-grant-program\/#1741800795301-0331ec3a-8df0:~:text=May%202025.-,Grant%20Recipients,-2025%20Recipients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of recently funded proposals.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Eligibility&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741106590075{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;All Awards&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771367208508{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The principal investigator must be a POD Network member at the time of submission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous grant recipients are eligible to submit another proposal only after 3 years have passed since the submission date of the previous proposal.\u00a0After that time, previous recipients who have submitted the required reports may submit a proposal for an unrelated new project or a related project that represents a considerable advancement of the previous project. The exception is Early Researcher awardees, who may apply for a Research Grant or DEI Research Grant without waiting three years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible expenses (not exhaustive): Wages for research assistant(s), consulting or data-analysis fees, research equipment, supplies, travel for conducting research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ineligible projects &amp; expenses (not exhaustive):\u00a0Dissertation research, implementation of a new program (face-to-face or online), conference\/institute travel and fees, payments for entertainment, alcohol, gift cards, routine operation expenses and wages, purchasing of equipment for personal use, funds for the production of commercial items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The POD Network cannot pay overhead, indirect costs, or facilities and administrative costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;POD Network Early Researcher Grant (specifically)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771367326058{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for the POD Network Early Research Grant, we also ask for a curriculum vitae that includes any previous publications and sources of external funding (if applicable). To expedite the review process, please consider whether any content on your curriculum vitae might raise questions regarding eligibility and include a separate written explanation if appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions about the application, please feel free to contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grants@podnetwork.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grants@podnetwork.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Submitting your Proposal&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771367431517{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposals must include a\u00a0Cover Page, a\u00a0Project Proposal, and a Letter of Support. Early Researcher proposals should also include a CV. Each must be sent as a separate document in the same email to expedite the anonymous review process.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741107205982{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cover Page must include the following information:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368061110{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1741107205982\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1741107199672\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title of project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Names, titles, affiliations, and contact information for the principal investigator and all co-investigators.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposal category: Early Researcher or Research<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract of 250 words describing the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**For Early Researcher Award:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please include the following statement: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI have read the above criteria for the POD Network Early Researcher Grant and am eligible to receive this grant.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a copy of each investigator\u2019s curriculum vitae.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Award Information: Complete the following template language. It is a good idea to check in with the office of sponsored research and the budget office\/manager (or the equivalent at your institution) about your proposal and for this information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If awarded, _______ (name, position) is authorized to sign the acceptance agreement to accept funds and acknowledge expectations.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><i>Checks should be made out to (name of organization\/institution) ______ and addressed to ___________.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741107643925{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;projectoutline&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Project Proposal Outline (include all of the following sections):&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368202968{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of the Project (up to 750 words):\u00a0Fundable proposals will successfully argue for the centrality or critical nature of the issue addressed.\u00a0Proposals must have a clear problem statement that outlines what issue the project will address with the funds from the POD Network. The text should include a brief literature review. It must\u00a0clearly\u00a0indicate how this project adds to the existing research (i.e., what is new or what problem will be solved?) and that it holds promise for a sustained impact on the work common to the POD Network community. Strong proposals will attend to issues of equity and justice, advance the mission and values of the POD Network, and demonstrate that other POD Network members and institutions will have an interest in and will be able to access and use the results of the project. \u00a0Cross-institutional projects are encouraged, especially for a larger grant award, but not required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Design\u00a0(up to 3,000 words):<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem statement: A clearly articulated statement of the issue under consideration or investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project objectives:\u00a0Explicit objectives for the project that are clearly tied to the problem. Include a description of the products to be generated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project timeline: A timeline detailing project implementation that will be sufficient to achieve objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project staff and responsibilities: Description of who will work on the project and their responsibilities.\u00a0Please omit the names of individuals and only describe roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluation plan: A clear and feasible plan for evaluating progress on the project objectives that includes a description of qualitative and\/or quantitative data to be collected and analyzed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dissemination plan: Presenters should also plan for the dissemination of project outcomes. This can include submission of a POD Network conference proposal, POD Live, POD Perspectives, or other similar dissemination outlets (conference\/journal).\u00a0Reminder: Acceptance is not guaranteed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget and Justification (up to 500 words): Each item in the budget should be associated with an amount and a brief justification for its inclusion. The amounts should be reasonable and the outlined expenses should be directly relevant to meeting the project objectives outlined above. Reference eligible and ineligible expenses above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741107169029{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Probability of Success\u2014Support Letter:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368268035{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a letter from a supervisor, Dean, or Provost, using the template language below. Save the letter as a PDF with a signature and include it with the application materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If funded, [PI\u2019s Name] has the institutional support and the prior experience to successfully undertake the grant-funded research project titled [Project Title].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Proposal Review and Evaluation Criteria&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368312834{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All grant proposals will undergo anonymous review by at least three people from the Research Grants subcommittee and\/or members of the POD Scholarship Committee.\u00a0Please do not include identifying information in the Project Proposal.\u00a0The review committee will not review materials that include information identifiable to an individual, center, or institution. All proposals will be reviewed using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Dwfwb-wF1QGVU9P454lBUeEfxNeqgqTx\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103201606063517059959&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POD Research Grant Proposal Evaluation Rubric<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Awardee Expectations&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368373077{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All recipients are expected to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct the research as proposed, to the best of their ability, and keep the Research Grants Co-Coordinators apprised of changes that might need to be made in their plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the Research Grants Co-Coordinators informed of IRB status if Internal Review Board approval is required or advised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a one-page final report in September 2027 that describes: a) an overview of the project activities, b) a summary of results for the project (which will be posted to the POD Grants section of the POD Network website), and c) a summary of dissemination efforts and plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disseminate project outcomes. This can include submission of a POD Network conference proposal, POD Live, POD Perspectives or other similar dissemination outlets (conference\/journal).\u00a0(Reminder: Acceptance is not guaranteed.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge the funding from the POD Network when collecting data, presenting, and publishing the findings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be willing to serve as a reviewer for the POD Network Grants in the coming year(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745007019578{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Grant Submission Process&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368467484{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the\u00a0Project Proposal Outline\u00a0described above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposals must be received by\u00a011:59 PM EST,\u00a0March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-mail your materials (Cover Page, Project Proposal, Letter of Support, CV for Early Researcher only) as PDF documents to the Research Grants Co-Coordinators (Jill Perry and Sarah Lausch): <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grants@podnetwork.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grants@podnetwork.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document naming convention:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Investigator\u2019s Surname_Cover Page\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Investigator\u2019s Surname_Project Proposal_Grant Type (Early Researcher, Research)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Investigator\u2019s Surname_Letter of Support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Investigator\u2019s Surname_CV (Early Researcher only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject line:\u00a02026 POD Network Grant Proposal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants will be notified of the decision in May 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Proposal Development Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771368794451{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QBhZnapGQXEEZBNdka5CuZG-x0JNtHJUDDPJ4pBnBXA\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This document may be helpful as you create your grant proposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Dwfwb-wF1QGVU9P454lBUeEfxNeqgqTx\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=103201606063517059959&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant Review Rubric<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This is the rubric reviewers will use to evaluate all proposals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WYf_-afPSJNZHFnDzQ4AE3Rjobyp9GLF\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example Proposal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This proposal was submitted by Sarah McCorkle, who was awarded a grant and also served as a member of the grants committee. Sarah has annotated her proposal to show how she addressed the requirements of the call.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738873710465{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#c1b8af&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Grant Recipients&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;chino&#8221; spacing=&#8221;10&#8243; gap=&#8221;20&#8243; c_align=&#8221;left&#8221; c_position=&#8221;left&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2025 Recipients&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741800795357-117b286c-b857&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770239721699{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Dr. Katie Pierson, April Andry Rah\u2019man, and Dr. Crystal Tse<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Illinois Chicago<br \/>\n<em>Developing a growth mindset about teaching: The unintended benefits of an inclusive teaching program<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Jiaqi Yu and Dr. Adria Battaglia<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center<br \/>\n<em>Promoting Pedagogical Wellness through a Community of Practice: A Scalable Faculty Development Model<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Breana Bayraktar<\/strong><br \/>\nGeorge Mason University<br \/>\n<em>A Community of Practice Approach to Exploring Alternative Grading <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Anna L. Bostwick Flaming, Dr. Mirra L. Anson, and Dr. Sara Nasrollahian<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Iowa<br \/>\n<em>SoTL as a strategic imperative for enhancing teaching and learning excellence at a research-intensive institution<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Sara Fulmer and Dr. Aron Fazekas<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity of Guelph<br \/>\n<em>Innovating SoTL Engagement: Meeting Educators Where They Are with Self-Paced, Supportive Learning<\/em><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2024 Recipients&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1770239587095-4067217e-469d&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1745007566017{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Researcher Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connie Schroeder and Benjamin Gautsch, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee<br \/>\n\u201cScaling and Sustaining the Eight High Impact Quality Features in Courses: Centers, Cohorts, and Program Partnerships\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Virginia Stormer, Chris Kilgore, and Ferlin McGaskey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville<br \/>\n\u201cHow Can the Use of AI Shape the Faculty Experience with Student Evaluations of Teaching\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Early Researcher Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lexi Schlosser, University of Denver<br \/>\n\u201cSupporting Student Success through Data-Driven Changes to Online Teaching Practices\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DEI Research Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rukhsana Zia and Mehwish Raza, Forman Christian College, Pakistan<br \/>\n\u201cEmpowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Faculty-Led Community of Practice\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2023 Recipients&#8221; 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