Promoting Growth Through Innovation with Seed Grants

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The Alliant Educational Foundation believes in creating a culture of innovation and new ideas.

To foster new and innovative programs, research, publications, and enhancements within the Alliant system, the Foundation offers one-time funding for new initiatives proposed and led by current faculty and staff. This “seed” funding is available across Alliant International University’s campuses for any school or department within the system.

In total, the Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grants – empowering its employees and driving innovation with the launch of a variety of new faculty-led research and student advancement ventures.

Grant applications are available approximately every 18 months.

Some of Our Grants Have Included

Perceptions and Implementation of Culturally Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Real-World Settings

Francesca Kassing, PhD

Financial Wellness Program for Psychology Students

Julie Cosenza, PhD

Digital Echoes in a Pandemic Era: Assessing the Impact of Instagram and TikTok on Mental Health Well-being Post COVID-19

Afarin Rajaei, PhD

Understanding and Addressing Disparate Birthing Outcomes for Black Mothers through Childbirth Narratives

Amber Landers, PhD

Social Justice and Community Psychology Doctoral Training in Action

Shawndeeia Drinkard, PhD

Exploring Racial, Gender, and LGBTQ+ Bias in Adult Perceptions of Credibility of Child Sexual Abuse Disclosures

Anna Washington, PhD

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