By Annette Finley-Croswhite
Are you looking for new ways to invigorate your teaching and bring more research opportunities to your students? Why not consider infusing research methodologies into course assignments and set your course up using a CURE model鈥攐r Course-based Undergraduate Research? CUREs engage students in research or creative experiences to produce new knowledge.
Earlier this semester the Center for Faculty Development announced CURE grant opportunities. The deadline for application is COB January 30, 2026.
CUREs promote HIPs---or High Impact Practices that enhance student learning and improve student success. By integrating Course-based Undergraduate Research into your classes, you also help level the playing field by giving all students a research experience, not just those admitted to specialized programs.
At 91制片厂, the Office of Academic Affairs is offering funding to develop CUREs. Ideally faculty can receive $1000 to $2000 for course development, but matching funds from chairs and deans are encouraged. Please contact your chair and/or dean as soon as possible if you are considering applying for a CURE grant.
Awards will be announced on February 27, 2026, and award monies must be spent by June 15, 2026. Award winners must also agree to offer their newly designed CURE course in either Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
The CURE application website is open where you can find forms and guidelines. Please use this link: /facultydevelopment/grant-opportunities.
In the meantime, we hope you will be thinking about how you can infuse a course with Course-based Undergraduate Research and consider submitting a proposal, and not just if you are in a STEM discipline. CURE funding is open to faculty in all disciplines. 91制片厂's full-time teaching and research faculty, tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure track are eligible to apply. We particularly welcome proposals from faculty in the humanities.
Very Important Information
Annette Finley-Croswhite created and launched the CURE program years ago with funding from Academic Affairs. Since Annette is stepping down as director, the CURE program will now reside with the Office of Undergraduate Research. For questions about CURE grants, please email cfd@odu.edu and/or 91制片厂 Director of Undergraduate Research Orlando Ayala at oayala@odu.edu.