Curriculum Development for Humanities
Opportunity ID: 2024-HUMN-001
Funding Period: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025
Total Award Amount: $450,000
Primary Contact: Dr. Eleanor Vance (eleanor.vance@university.edu)
Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2024
Project Overview
This grant seeks to fund the development of innovative, interdisciplinary curricula within the humanities department. The goal is to modernize course offerings to better reflect contemporary scholarly conversations, emphasizing digital humanities tools, global perspectives, and critical engagement with emerging technologies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be affiliated with an accredited, degree-granting institution.
- The project must involve at least three distinct academic disciplines within the humanities (e.g., History, Literature, Philosophy).
- A minimum of two full-time faculty members must be committed to the project for the duration of the grant.
Scope of Work
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Develop detailed syllabi and learning objectives for at least three new courses.
- Create associated digital learning materials, including primary source databases or interactive modules.
- Host a final symposium to present the developed curricula to the broader academic community.
Budget Guidelines
The budget must allocate funds across the following categories:
- Faculty Stipends (Max 50%): For curriculum design and material creation.
- Technology/Software Licensing (Max 20%): For digital humanities tools.
- Workshop/Symposium Costs (Max 15%): For dissemination and training.
- Contingency (Max 15%).
Submission Guidelines
The proposal must be submitted as a single PDF document and include:
- A detailed Project Narrative (Max 15 pages).
- A comprehensive Budget Breakdown.
- Three Letters of Commitment from participating faculty members.
Note: All submissions are subject to review by the Curriculum Review Board. Failure to adhere to formatting guidelines may result in immediate disqualification.