Since 2014, Spencer has invested over $1.3 million in developing risk management and insurance (RMI) courses at over 50 colleges and universities, exposing thousands of students to the RMI industry.
Our 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.
*To be eligible, universities/colleges must be based in the United States or Canada.
Course Development Grant Recipient Testimonials
Course Development Grant Donor Partner Testimonials
Application Criteria
Timeline:
We accept Course Development applications every four months. Please review the application deadlines below:
Interval 1: Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 | Award Notifications: Late March
Interval 2: Application Deadline: June 15, 2025 | Award Notifications: Late July
Interval 3: Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 | 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.
*Special Funding available for NJ Schools: In partnership with the New Jersey RIMS Chapter, we're inviting colleges and universities in New Jersey to expand Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) education. This initiative is perfect for institutions looking to introduce or expand RMI courses and support experiential learning. To learn more click here.
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.