The Tarrant Endowed Teaching Fund supports activities associated with teaching a course that communicates stories about issues of social and cultural importance through documentary film, and also teaches innovative means of distributing these films with current technology. These course-related activities may include, but are not limited to, teaching, symposia, guest speakers, and visiting scholars; supporting new programming initiatives or underwriting curricular innovations; equipment and materials; or giving faculty the resources to underwrite student projects or research (providing travel funds, research or project support).
For 2024-25, proposals will be reviewed and decisions announced on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to those who apply by the priority deadlines below:
- Amount: Flexible
- Application Periods:
- Fall Review: Applications open May 1, 2025 and close August 15, 2025 for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 courses
- Spring Review: Applications open November 3, 2025 and close December 5, 2025 for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 courses
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