Hub Course Enhancement Fund

The Hub Course Enhancement Fund allows faculty to experiment with innovative approaches to teaching Hub courses.

• Each BU faculty member teaching a Hub course may apply for funding once per semester (one application per course, per semester).
• Awards are capped at $500 and are approved on a rolling basis.
• Funding is not available for graduate students or postdocs.

Expenses might include the following:

• • Honoraria for guest speakers
  • Tickets to cultural events
  • Transportation to site visits not accessible by T
  • Materials that support innovative learning activities. Note that we will consider funding the purchase of durable material, such as technology or other equipment, only if the department offers matching funds and takes responsibility for storing and lending the equipment for future teaching uses.

Application Process

Please fill out this application form at least one month before you require the funding. We will attempt to review requests within three weeks.

If your application is successful, your department administrator can help you gain access to the funds (for reimbursement or other means, e.g., a BU-approved purchasing card). Payment and/or reimbursement must take place within the fiscal year that funds are granted. If you are requesting funds for an honorarium, be sure to contact your department administrator for important details about completing that process.