CLA Scholarship Support (CLASS)

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to supporting the breadth of research, scholarly and creative activities of CLA faculty (RSCA). The CLA Scholarship Support (CLASS) Program (previously titled CSSS) provides funding for the scholarly development of tenure-track and tenured faculty in CLA. 

CLASS funding is primarily available in the form of $7,500 summer stipends to support faculty RSCA engagement, including external grant/foundation proposal development activities. We anticipate funding approximately 15-20 CLASS faculty stipends in Summer 2026.

Eligibility: Except for those awarded CSSS support in Summer 2025 or AY 2025-26, all tenure-track and tenured faculty are eligible to apply. Lecturers are not eligible for this award.  

2026 CLASS Dates

• Open: TBA
• CLASS Info Sessions: TBA
• Application due: Friday 1/30/26, 11:59pm CA time
• Notification by: 4/3/26

Request for Proposals

• 2026 Request for Proposals (to be posted)
  • For reference: 2025 Request for Proposals