Grants
Upcoming & Recently Passed Deadlines
International Program Development Grant
The International Program Development Grant is designed to support faculty initiatives to develop programs that will provide ongoing international academic opportunities for students and faculty. - Deadline: January 30, 2027
Pew Research Grant
The Pew Research Program seeks to nourish Christian scholarship that will make a meaningful contribution to academic discussion. By “Christian scholarship” we mean scholarship which may have an overt Christian content, as well as scholarship which is intrinsically shaped by one’s faith and worldview. Ideally, scholarship of this caliber would be publishable in refereed scholarly journals and by recognized academic presses or disseminated through performance or other refereed means appropriate to the academic discipline of the faculty member. - Deadline: September 23, 2026
Professional Development Grant (Fall)
The Professional Development Grant is designed to support the professional growth activities of full-time teaching faculty, professional librarians and college or school deans. - Deadline: September 9, 2026
Professional Development Grant (Spring)
The Professional Development Grant is designed to support the professional growth activities of full-time teaching faculty, professional librarians and college or school deans. - Deadline: January 15, 2027
Research Grant (Fall)
The Research Program funds undergraduate and graduate research grants to support the innovative, collaborative scholarly work of an undergraduate/graduate student(s) and a faculty mentor. These grants can be used for equipment, travel, supplies or stipend. - Deadline: September 23, 2026
Research Grant (Spring)
The Research Program funds undergraduate and graduate research grants to support the innovative, collaborative scholarly work of an undergraduate/graduate student(s) and a faculty mentor. These grants can be used for equipment, travel, supplies or stipend. - Deadline: January 15, 2027
Research Leave
The Research Leave provides a semester- or academic year-long leave for faculty undertaking significant new research, performance, development of original works, development of pedagogical skills, or other comparable development. - Deadline: September 23, 2026
Study Grant
The Study Grant program is established to support professional development, the advancement of teaching, and faculty scholarship. - Deadline: September 9, 2026
Teaching and Learning Grant - Conference Attendance
The Teaching and Learning Grant (Conferences) is for faculty to attend a conference that focuses on teaching and learning initiatives or faith and learning. - Deadline: September 23, 2026
Teaching and Learning Grant - Other Activities
The Teaching and Learning Grant (Other) is for faculty to think creatively about new ways to enhance teaching and learning in their courses. - Deadline: September 23, 2026
Terminal Degree Support Grant
The Terminal Degree Grant is established to provide encouragement and some financial support to faculty pursuing a terminal degree. - Deadline: September 9, 2026
Teaching & Learning Grants
Take the initiative to enhance student learning and consider applying for a Teaching and Learning grant. These grants are designed to enhance student learning inside and outside of the classroom either by attending a conference, designing a new course, re-designing a current course or through a creative "other activities" idea.
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Research Grants
The Union University Research Program (UURP) funds undergraduate and graduate research grants to support the innovative, collaborative scholarly work of an undergraduate/graduate student(s) and a faculty mentor. These grants can be used for equipment, travel, supplies, or stipend.