The College of Arts and Sciences offers grants that support faculty members and their work. Grants are internally funded and designed to support faculty in organizing academic-related programming, work-related travel, and furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Learn more about grant opportunities available from the college and how they can support your work.
This page will be updated with deadlines and applications as they become available.
Grant Awards for Faculty Members
The application process varies depending on award details.
CAS Dean's Diversity Grants
As part of our response to the climate survey results, we are pleased to announce a reimagined version of the CAS Diversity Grants. These awards will support projects that align with values central to the CAS mission: diversity, equity and inclusion. This program aims to support work that builds community and belonging, improves climate, addresses challenges relating to recruitment and retention, and otherwise operationalizes or enhances efforts in inclusive excellence.
We welcome proposals from CAS faculty, staff, and/or students and cross-college collaborations. Successful proposals will identify specific challenges and goals for solving them. We are especially interested in projects that have clear, measurable outcomes.
Funds will be available beginning winter term and may be used over a two-year period. The total amount available is up to $100,000, which is to be distributed among all awarded proposals.
CAS Library Acquisitions Grant
This grant is for tenure-track faculty in the divisions of humanities and social sciences to submit bold requests for library acquisitions that will enrich our academic resources. Key factors for consideration include:
- The item is not already in the library
- The item is a one-time purchase
- Preference for items that are more than $200
For questions, contact Rachel Kahn at raj@uoregon.edu. Applications deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.
CAS Program Grant
This grant offers competitive funding to support faculty initiatives, such as special events, workshops, visiting speakers' series, and conferences. These awards up to $15,000 available per term. We especially encourage interdisciplinary initiatives. Please consult in advance with the divisional dean for your division if you would like advice and suggestions: Harry Wonham (Humanities), Elliot Berkman (Natural Sciences), and Bruce McGough (Social Sciences). For questions, contact Rachel Kahn at raj@uoregon.edu. Application deadline for fall term is Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
Faculty Success Program: CAS/DEI NCFDD
The CAS/DEI National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development (NCFDD) Faculty Success Tuition Grants for tenure-track faculty. Before applying, please review the details and demands of the program at the NFCDD website. CAS will offer a limited number of tuition grants for Early Bird registration each year. For questions, contact Rachel Kahn at raj@uoregon.edu. Application deadline for the fall term is Oct. 11, 2024.
Research Funding for Humanities and Creative Arts Faculty
The Creative Arts Fellowship is designed for tenure-related UO faculty members whose evaluation for tenure and promotion requires achievement in the creative arts. The fellowship provides a one-course release from teaching during the academic year to allow the applicant to focus on a creative project for one quarter. Awardees receive $6,000 to support their work. The successful applicant will continue to receive their regular salary, and the applicant’s department will receive the appropriate cost of replacement instruction if needed. For questions, contact Rachel Kahn at raj@uoregon.edu.
Tykeson Inclusive Teaching Summer Scholar
More information coming soon.
Tykeson Teaching Excellence Grants
The Tykeson Teaching Excellence Grants program supports groundbreaking projects that elevate teaching excellence and innovation in CAS. These awards will fund initiatives that push the boundaries of pedagogy and align with the University of Oregon and CAS unit teaching-related policies. For questions, contact CasUndergrad@uoregon.edu
Presidential Fellowships in Arts and Humanities
These competitive fellowships from the Office of the Provost offer a $25,000 fund to tenure-track faculty in the creative arts and humanities at UO. Awards will go to highly productive tenure-track faculty working in humanistic areas (a) for scholarly materials, travel, and other research expenses (copy editors, indexers, research assistants, subvention fees, etc.); (b) as summer, sabbatical, or fellowship salary; (c) or to cover the cost of a course release, with departmental approval, during the academic year.
Learn More About Presidential Fellowships
CAS Scholarships and Fellowships for Students
The College of Arts and Sciences has various grants, scholarships, and fellowship opportunities for students. Support is available for undergraduate and graduate students—for incoming and current students—and application deadlines vary. For more information, contact Sarah Bungum.
Learn More About Funding Opportunities and Deadlines