POD Network Research Grant Program

Call for Proposals for the 2025-2026 POD Network Research Grant Program

The next call for research proposals will occur in the spring of 2025.

Purpose

The purpose of the POD Network Research Grant Program is to promote a greater culture of evidenced-based research designed to contribute new knowledge in the fields of educational, instructional, and organizational development, including the preparation of future faculty. POD Network is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; while all proposals are welcome, we are particularly interested in proposals that advance equity and justice. We are especially interested in receiving applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and/or as a member of other groups that are minoritized in the university, including LGBTQIA+ and those with disabilities.

Proposed research may be carried out within an existing program or as part of a new initiative. The duration of the grant is for one full year.

Eligibility (All Awards)

The principal investigator must be a POD Network member at the time of submission.
Previous grant recipients are eligible to submit another proposal only after 3 years have passed since the submission date of the previous proposal. After that time, previous recipients who have submitted the required reports may submit a proposal for an unrelated new project or a related project that represents a considerable advancement of the previous project. The exception is Early Researcher awardees, who may apply for a Research Grant or DEI Research Grant without waiting three years.
Eligible expenses (not exhaustive): Wages for research assistant(s), consulting or data-analysis fees, research equipment, supplies, travel for conducting research.
Ineligible projects & expenses (not exhaustive):Dissertation research, implementation of a new program (face-to-face or online), conference/institute travel and fees, payments for entertainment, alcohol, gift cards, routine operation expenses and wages, purchasing of equipment for personal use, funds for the production of commercial items.
The POD Network cannot pay overhead, indirect costs, or facilities and administrative costs.

Eligibility (POD Network Early Researcher Grant, specifically)

To qualify for the POD Network Early Research Grant, we also ask for a curriculum vitae that includes any previous publications and sources of external funding (if applicable). To expedite the review process, please consider whether any content on your curriculum vitae might raise questions regarding eligibility and include a separate written explanation if appropriate.

Proposal Development Resources

Frequently Asked Questions – This document may be helpful as you create your grant proposal.
Example Proposal – This proposal was submitted by Sarah McCorkle, who was awarded a grant and also served as a member of the grants committee. Sarah has annotated her proposal to show how she addressed the requirements of the call.