The Kummer Institute for Student Success, Research and Economic Development, in partnership with online learning and educational innovation, seeks proposals for the Spring 2027 Ignition Grants for Sustainable Educational Transformation (IGSET).

Up to $25,000 per project is available, with total funding of $150,000. Grants will support faculty in developing AI-enhanced teaching, learning and authentic assessment across learning modalities, and communicating science and technology. The goal of these proposals should be to combine technical expertise, critical thinking, responsible technology use, and effective communication.

Funding may support:

• assignment or assessment redesign
• course-component redesign
• complete course redesign
• multi-course transformation.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to collaborate with instructional designers to help them create or redesign content. All deliverables must be completed by Dec. 31, 2027.

Key dates:

• Submission deadline: Dec. 10
• Projects expected to begin: Spring 2027
• Projects completed: Dec. 31, 2027.

If you have questions about the program or submissions, email Dr. Debra Bourdeau, vice provost of online learning and educational innovation.