EEV Innovation Fund
The EEV Innovation Fund is a seed grant opportunity for UT Austin faculty to explore and potentially develop new online continuing and professional education programs. These programs are designed for adult learners—including career explorers, career changers, and professionals seeking to deepen their expertise—who want to bring UT’s academic excellence into their professional lives.
Who Can Apply
All professional and tenure-track faculty at UT Austin are eligible.
Funding
The EEV Innovation Fund will award up to $350K annually to support and develop innovative continuing & professional education programs. Individual project awards typically range from $15K to $100K, depending on subject, scope, and impact.
All recipients receive:
- A faculty stipend (typically between $2,500–$7,500)
- Course development support
- Collaborative design and launch assistance from EEV staff
At a Glance
- Next Deadline: March 23, 2026
- Eligibility: UT Austin professional and tenure-track faculty
- Application Information
Contact Us
Reach out to EEV's assistant director Julie Casey with questions about this grant opportunity.
Call for Proposals
Faculty are invited to submit proposals for innovative continuing education programs. Proposals should include:
- A brief program concept
- Intended audience and learning outcomes
- The training or workforce need the program would address
How to Apply
To view full proposal guidelines, evaluation criteria, and best practices in continuing and professional education, download the “How to Apply” document.
Application Deadline: March 23, 2026
About Extended Education Ventures (EEV)
Extended Education Ventures develops, delivers, and promotes programs that extend UT Austin’s academic excellence to nontraditional learners. With over 100 years of experience and a scalable staffing model, EEV empowers faculty to engage with adult learners through flexible, career-focused education.
