Funding is available at several different levels depending on the type of projects applicants wish to complete. Some projects require more time and resources than others, and the award structure is meant to reflect that. See below for the award types available. The grant deadline is April 1, 2025 and the recipients will use the 2025-2026 academic year to work on and complete the funded project.
| Award Type | Award Range | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption | $500-$1000 | Use an existing open textbook for a course with no editing and minimal course adaptation necessary. Use of library-licensed materials may also be considered. Use this application form to apply. |
| Remixing | $750-$2000 | Adapt, update, combine, or improve existing OER to replace a currently used textbook. Use of library-licensed materials may also be considered. Use this application form to apply. |
| Support Materials | $1000-$3000 | Develop test bank questions, teaching support materials, quizzes, interactive learning aids, or other support materials for existing OER. Use this application form to apply. |
| Course Redesign | Up to $3000 | Redesign a course around the use of OER. Use this application form to apply. |
| OER Creation | Up to $5000 | Create an original OER to be used in a course and shared under an open license. Use this application form to apply. |
Evaluation Rubrics: These are the criteria that reviewers will use to make funding decisions. You may want to read through the rubrics before submitting an application.
Stipend Information Q&A: Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 4:00-5:00pm. MARC 202. Attend this session if you have questions about the OER project stipends.
Author-Publisher MOU: Take a look at our author agreement template. You'll sign a version of this document if you receive funding. It includes additional information about project expectations and the Library's role as publisher.