Yes, you must review the proposal with your Dean (CEO, or Research, or Academic Dean) or Department Chair and attest to the fact they support the application.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Grant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No; the SOTL grant does not allow any type of monetary compensation for the PI. Any request for major budgetary reallocations after the award is funded requires AACP approval.
No; all budget items should be directly associated with the specific project aims and research data collection proposed in the application.
Yes; AACP will allow $700.00 to be budgeted for travel for dissemination of the project.
No; basic computer and electronic devices that are required for your job performance, including those used for research, should be provided by your University.
Yes; SOTL grant funds may be used for the purchase of software that is required for collection or analysis of data.
Yes; you may do so, but you must include that information on your budget plan in the application so that reviewers will not question how you are able to complete the project, if the proposed project aims and budget do not match.
This is the CV highlights of the applicant, so you should only list the publications that you have produced as an author or co-author. If your list is long, then list only those relevant to this application. Other references that you cite to support your research project should be included in the Research Narrative.
No; only provide the information requested on the application form. Do not submit an NIH biosketch as part of your full application package.
Yes; submission of survey tools as appendices are permitted. However, a copy of detailed survey questionnaires is unnecessary when key information contained in the survey can be described in the Methods section with appropriate references.
Yes; references cited must be included in the page limit. Cite only the most relevant references related to your proposed project.
No; preliminary data are not required. However, it is highly encouraged that you include preliminary data to support your application. No retrospective studies of educational research will be funded.
Describe your methods in enough detail to show reviewers that you fully understand the procedures that you intend to use.
Yes; allocate the narrative space and order of your proposal following the evaluation criteria.
No; final IRB approval is not needed by the application deadline. However, your research protocol must be submitted to your IRB by the application deadline. An electronic copy of your IRB submission cover letter must be included with your application package. An electronic copy of the final IRB approval letter must be received by AACP by June 15 (email to SOTL@aacp.org). If your proposal is chosen for an award, but the required approval letters have not been received, the proposal will be removed from consideration.
Yes; comments from reviewers, but not numerical scores, will be sent to applicants after the SOTL grant recipients are announced.
No, a letter of intent (LOI) is not required.
Yes; you may revise your application package as many times as you wish before the application deadline. After the deadline, no revisions or corrections will be accepted. To submit a revised application, please delete all previously uploaded applications, leaving only your final application in the submission portal. Please be sure to check your uploaded file to ensure its accuracy and completeness. If you have questions, please email SOTL@aacp.org
AACP members from schools and colleges of pharmacy who are committed to supporting the mission of AACP and the strategic priorities of the organization.
For examples, refer to the 2023 SOTL Grant recipients listed on the main page. Click on the name of the grant recipient to see their submission narrative.