Xavier University Center for Teaching Excellence
Teaching as Research Mini-Grant Application 2027-2028 

The CTE�s Teaching as Research program supports faculty to undertake Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to study the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches in their courses in order to improve teaching practices using a research-based approach. 

The $500 mini-grant will support small-scale research projects that examine an aspect of teaching. The research can include quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, or case studies.�Faculty who have previously received mini-grants are welcome to reapply, though preference is given to new applicants and applicants who have not received a mini-grant in the last 12 months.��

As a recipient of the Teaching as Research mini-grant, you agree to:
* Undertake and present a study that examines an aspect of your teaching, per your proposal
* Participate in a community of practice to meet approximately three times during the spring 2027 semester
* Present your research during the 2027-28 academic year (you must be employed by Xavier)


Application Instructions
Complete this application and email it to cte@xavier.edu. The deadline is November 30.

Name:				
Department:
Email:
Faculty rank/title: 
Will you be employed full-time at Xavier in the 2027-2028 academic year? 
Yes | No | Unsure (please explain)

Application Narrative�please include the following:
1. Description of the research goal/s. What are you attempting to determine? Provide context for the research (which course, what level of student, etc.). (250 words)
2. Description of your research plan. What will you do to answer your research question? Include a timeline. (250 words)
3. Description of your proposed methodology. How do you propose to undertake this research? (150 words)