Applications for Research and Travel funding are reviewed twice a year: November 1 and March 1 with notification going out to the applicants by the 15th of November and March.

 Email applications to: ndemers@fgcu.edu

Whitaker Center Membership Form

Whitaker Center Annual Report Form

Research Funding Application

The Whitaker Center supports the development and reporting of a variety of curriculum and teaching innovations at all levels of STEM education.  The Center also fosters and supports research and evaluation of teaching innovations and practices.  Funding for these activities is provided where the program meets the Center’s goals and funds are available.  Funding levels are determined annually by the Leadership Team.  Funding, while limited, is meant to encourage pilot studies that may lead to larger externally funded projects.  Faculty are encouraged to pursue other funding sources, including matching funds and in-kind support.  This not only broadens the funding base, enabling larger or more varied projects, but also encourages and strengthens the network of science, mathematics and technology educators at all levels.

Whitaker Center Undergraduate Research Programs funds  are available for students in any major and with science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics as a focus as well as teaching and learning in these areas. 

Travel Funding Application

Professional travel for faculty and students is supported through the Whitaker Center for activities that support the Whitaker Center goals.  Faculty travel is for the purpose of enhancing Whitaker Center goals, and may include attendance or presentations at STEM education meetings or conferences.  Student travel funds are provided for presenting STEM-research or attending STEM education meetings and conferences.

PK-12 Initiatives

The Whitaker Center supports the development and implementation of PK-12 initiatives.  Funding may be sought for projects that target either PK-12 teachers or students.  Projects must be STEM-related and interactive in nature.  Initiatives geared toward teachers might involve course development, labs and activities, technology training and other similar endeavors.  Initiatives geared toward students might involve outreach, workshops or camps.  If funded, projects should in some way highlight Whitaker Center Funding.