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Course Development Grants — Spencer Educational Foundation Since 2014, Spencer has invested over $1. 6 million in developing risk management and insurance (RMI) courses at close to 70 colleges and universities, exposing approximately 19,000 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 We accept Course Development applications every four months.
Please review the application deadlines below: Interval 1: Application Deadline: February 13, 2026 | Award Notifications: Late March Interval 2: Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 | Award Notifications: Late July Interval 3: Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 | Award Notifications: Late November 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 . 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 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities and colleges in the United States and Canada seeking to create new or expand existing Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) courses and programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified (over $1.6 million invested since 2014) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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