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ÎÞÂëרÇø Libraries encourages faculty to integrate new information literacy components into undergraduate and graduate coursework in collaboration with librarians by awarding $1000 stipend to winning faculty. Faculty must work closely with their subject librarian, implement information literacy in their course, and complete a report on the impact on learning in the course. Reports will be posted to the winners and reports page. 

Eligibility

All full-time and part-time faculty members are eligible. Faculty who have won the stipend previously may apply again for a different course.

Application Process

Download the Application for ÎÞÂëרÇø Libraries Research Assignment Stipend. Complete the application in collaboration with your librarian.

Application Deadlines

• For Spring and Summer 2027 courses: December 17, 2026

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

• Proposes specific student learning outcomes (SLOs) for the assignment that address information literacy skills or concepts.
• Selects an assignment that’s integral to success in the course and provides significant course time to developing substantive research skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of collaboration with their librarian.
• Identifies bottlenecks to learning.
• Includes elements of .

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Resources

• Previous Winners and Reports