{"id":685,"date":"2023-05-03T13:51:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T20:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-languages-and-cultures\/?page_id=685"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:58:25","slug":"faculty-grants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-languages-and-cultures\/faculty-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Supporting our Faculty\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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At CLC, we recognize the importance of continuous professional development for language teachers and strive to provide them with the necessary resources to enhance their skills and knowledge. To achieve this goal, we offer various grants to support language faculty, including funding for attending conferences and workshops, purchasing essential equipment and software for their classrooms, and other related needs. These grants aim to encourage teachers to engage in ongoing learning and stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methodologies and technologies in their field. By investing in our language teachers’ professional development, we aim to enhance the quality of language education for our students and promote a dynamic and innovative learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Professional Development Grants<\/h3>\n

The Center for Languages and Cultures is excited to offer four grants of up to $500 <\/b>each to current RTCP faculty members to support their professional development expenses. These grants can be used for technology purchases, continuing education, research costs, conference participation (both in-person and virtual), and other professional development-related expenses.<\/p>\n

The Professional Development Grants are awarded annually. The application for the 2026-2027 academic year will be due early Fall 2026<\/b> and the expenses must occur between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Grant recipients will be announced in early November 2026, and funds will be distributed as reimbursements upon submission of receipts.<\/p>\n

The Professional Development committee will give priority to RTPC faculty presenting for the first time at national or international conferences. Only complete applications will be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Language Teaching Innovation Grants<\/h3>\n

The Center for Languages and Cultures is excited to announce the Language Teaching Innovation Grants for the 2025-2026 academic year. These grants are designed to assist USC language faculty in adopting new methodologies, strategies, and tools that align with their program\u2019s learning objectives. Additionally, the grants aim to create a platform for sharing experiences and insights from these new implementations.<\/p>\n

The primary goals of the grants are to:<\/p>\n

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    Encourage faculty to explore innovative methods, strategies, and tools in language teaching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Provide students with a wider array of learning opportunities, resources, and tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Promote and share innovative teaching techniques and tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Foster relationships between departments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Professional Development Committee will select up to two projects this year, awarding an $800 grant for each selected proposal. The grant will be provided as a research fund directly to the recipient. Grant recipients will be announced in November 2025.<\/p>\n

    To apply, please submit the Language Teaching Innovation Grants application by September 15, 2026 (applications will open late summer 2026)<\/strong>. Grant recipients must evaluate students\u2019 learning outcomes by August 30, 2026, and present their findings, materials, and recommendations to the USC community during a dedicated panel in Fall 2027. Only complete applications will be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    \n Professional Development Grant Application\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n