The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning (SITL) funds multiple research grants annually specific to research conducted around the Spectrum of Teaching Styles. Each recipient of a SITL research grant will receive a financial award to conduct a proposed research study. The purpose of these research grants is to promote and enhance scholarship in relation to the theoretical constructs of the Spectrum of Teaching Styles. Studies may be conducted in any school subject-matter area (e.g., physical education, elementary classroom, secondary mathematics, etc.). The selection of the grant recipients is a competitive process. All application materials must be completed in English.
Grant Categories and Eligibility
1. $5,000 Awards (FIVE grants available)
Open to faculty and graduate students (masters and doctoral)
2. $15,000 3-year Award (ONE grant available)
Open to doctoral students
*NOTE: must have published at least one of the proposed multiple studies by the end of the third year
3. $15,000 1-3 year Award (ONE grant available)
Open to faculty/postdoctoral students
4. $25,000 1-3 year Award (ONE grant available)
Open to faculty/postdoctoral students
Application Process
Complete the Application Packet as per the instructions provided in the Application Packet.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025