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Curricular Support

Curriculum development grants support the creation of new courses or enhancement of existing courses. Funds may be used for expenses related to developing and/or offering the courses. Regular announcements of initiatives are communicated by a variety of offices such as the Tri-Co Philly Program and the President's Fund for Racial Justice. Contact the Associate Deans of Faculty for information about current programs as well as to communicate new initiatives.  In addition to the suggestions below, please see the current list of internal grant opportunities using the Pivot Database (refer to the instructions from Sponsored Programs to access the database).

Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility

The Lang Center supports faculty, students, and staff with advice and guidance, space for meetings and events, transportation resources, as well as funding for projects, internships, and curricular design. The Lang Center encourages faculty, staff, and students to be involved with surrounding communities both locally and globally, for mutual benefit and reciprocally enriching relationships.  Please contact the Lang Center for a list of of current initiatives and curricular support opportunities.

 

Aydelotte Foundation

Aydelotte Curricular Grants support Swarthmore faculty developing assignments, projects, or entire courses that include research, writing, discussion, and reflection on topics related to the history, present, and future of liberal arts and/or higher education. The Aydelotte Foundation believes in the value of offering students the opportunity to reflect on the conditions of their own educations, as well as to understand Swarthmore in the context of the larger higher education landscape in the U.S. and across the globe.

Learn more about the Aydelotte Foundation and its mission as well as current curricular grant opportunities.