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Innovations in Instructional Computing Awards

2007 Call for Proposals
Deadline for submission: October 19, 2007

The goal of the Innovations in Instructional Computing Awards program is to raise the level of instructional computing at The University of Iowa by supporting significant and innovative instructional computing projects that have the potential to improve the education provided to students throughout the university. These projects should be considered as "proof-of-concept" projects that are new to The University of Iowa and should be similar in caliber to those that have received the President's Instructional Technology Innovation Award.

Priorities: In the spirit of innovation, all new ideas are welcome, but the focus must be on instruction. Priority will be given to projects that, if proven successful, can be replicated throughout the University. Cross-disciplinary projects are encouraged, but not required.

Audience: Projects that primarily improve the instruction of undergraduates are encouraged. However, this program is not limited solely to undergraduate education.

Awards: A total of $100,000 is available for awards. The number of awards will be determined by the quality of the applications. A single award or multiple awards may be made. Applications can be made to support the costs of hardware, software, and personnel. Funding is not available to support faculty salaries.

Process: During the preparation of proposals, applicants are encouraged to contact Maggie Jesse (335-6335, maggie-jesse@uiowa.edu) for assistance in determining whether your project is suitable for the funding program.

The steps for the 2007 Innovations in Instructional Computing Awards are as follows:

Application: Point your browser to   http://fm.iowa.uiowa.edu/iicawardproposal
There you will find an on-line proposal submission form. Please fill out all requested information, limiting your total proposal description to the equivalent of two typewritten pages. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, October 19, 2007.

Review of Applications: Based on the applications, the Academic Technologies Advisory Council will select applicants to interview. A detailed budget, project timeline and milestones will be requested for the second round of reviews.

For more information on the Innovations in Instructional Computing Awards program and a description of previous recipients, read on below and to the right.

Short history of the IIC Awards

In the fall of 2001, the Academic Technologies Advisory Council initiated a program for supporting innovative applications of instructional computing. The goal of the Innovations in Instructional Computing Awards program is to raise the level of instructional computing at The University of Iowa by supporting significant and innovative instructional computing projects that have the potential to improve the education provided to students throughout the university.