Spencer’s Course Development Grant program supports Introductory Risk Management and Insurance Course Development - for universities that have not previously offered any such instruction - as well as proposals for additional Course Curriculum Development and Program Development - for universities looking to develop a RMI program and/or expand existing RMI course offerings, with an emphasis on new and emerging areas in the industry.
Application Criteria
Timeline:
For 2024, we will be accepting Course Development applications every four months. Please review the application deadlines below:
Interval 1: Application Deadline: February 15, 2024 | Award Notifications: Late March
Interval 2: Application Deadline: June 15, 2024 | Award Notifications: Late July
Interval 3: Application Deadline: October 15, 2024 | Award Notifications: Late November
Description:
Course Development Grants support the creation and expansion of Risk Management and Insurance courses and programs at universities and colleges in the United States and Canada in efforts to expose more students to the industry and grow a diverse talent pipeline. If awarded course development funding, Colleges/Universities agree to share applicable syllabi and suite of course materials with Spencer and external partners and approve of Spencer and external partners sharing these materials with other universities and colleges developing Risk Management and Insurance courses, etc.
More Details
If you have any questions or would like additional information about our Course Development Grant program, please email our University Partnerships Director: Ken Goldstein.
To review a listing of the current Course Development Grant award recipients, please click HERE.