Academic Technology Grant

To increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning with technology, the University sets aside $15,000 each year to help faculty increase their ability to integrate technology into their teaching. We broadly define technology to include such things as telecommunications, online learning, hybrid courses (online and face-to-face), and multimedia projects.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that forward their own professional development in using technology while strengthening student learning outcomes through making use of the new technologies that are becoming available on campus. Faculty who have never received technology funds and faculty wanting to collaborate with one another are especially encouraged to consider developing a project.

A successful grant proposal will clearly describe:

• The significance of the project to either a course or program of study or a School and/or scholarly pursuit
• The relevance of the work to the current work of the University
• The project goals and expected outcomes
• The area of need that this grant will address
• Evidence of backing by supervisors (usually this is in the form of a letter)
• A commitment to share project results with the faculty advisory committee at the end of the academic year funded
• A detailed budget, including a narrative documenting how the money will be spent (Click here to view a sample budget narrative)

Examples of previously funded projects include:

• Stipends for the development of web-based and other resources for biology courses
• The development of curricula that uses software for integrating technology into mathematics courses
• Stipends and support for program-based faculty development in technology
• Digital photography equipment to support academic research and coursework

To view a full list of grant projects awarded for this academic year, please view the Grant Awards section.

Interested individuals or groups are encouraged to contact eLearning and Instructional Support (ELIS) with questions at 617.349.8960 or eLIS@lesley.edu. We serve as a resource to help you brainstorm and prepare your application.

Stipends, Consultants, and Course Release Needs
The Committee reserves the right to revise budgets as necessary. If you need instructional design support from ELIS, that should be clearly indicated. If you need a course release for part of your project, the grant can only fund up to $1,800 with your Dean providing the matching sum. If course release funds are being requested then a supporting letter from your Dean must accompany your proposal in addition to the letter of support from the supervisor.

The general guidelines for stipends and consultants is $200/day. If the project requires continued professional and/or financial support, the supervisor's letter should indicate such a commitment.

Any questions concerning the application process or requests for additional information should be directed to ELIS at eLIS@lesley.edu or 617.349.8960.