Interfaith America is currently accepting applications for its Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Interfaith America - Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort
The Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort supports colleges and universities that want to strengthen classroom pluralism through faculty development and institutional collaboration.The program is led by Interfaith America and focuses on helping educators foster respectful dialogue, mutual understanding, and relationship-building across diverse identities and communities.The initiative is designed for institutional teams from four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
Benefits of Interfaith America - Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort
- Each selected institution participating in the Teaching & Learning Pluralism (TLP) Cohort will receive grants of up to $10,000 to implement their plan for pluralism-focused faculty development through their Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Additional details about disbursement and fund usage will be shared with selected teams.
Interfaith America - Teaching and Learning Pluralism Cohort Requirements
- This program is reserved for teams from 4-year colleges and universities in the United States.
Application Date and Process
A completed application includes:
- Submission of an application through IA’s online portal, which includes a written proposal addressing the following topics:
- Interfaith America defines pluralism as (respect for diverse identities, genuine relationship building across diverse communities, and common action for the common good). In the space below, explain why your CTL wants to prioritize pluralism in its faculty development programming? How does fostering pluralism in the classroom align with your institution’s mission, values, or current priorities?
- Please describe one key opportunity and one key challenge related to pluralism on your campus—especially in the classroom. What existing infrastructure, roles, or programs could support your CTL’s efforts to integrate pluralism into faculty development?
- How do you envision this cohort experience contributing to lasting, sustainable change in your faculty development efforts and classroom culture?
- Please list your proposed three-person team (including titles/roles) and explain why these individuals are well-positioned to advance pluralism through CTL programming. Remember that you must include one senior leader of your institution’s Center for Teaching and Learning.
- What additional support do you anticipate from your institution to implement your plan (e.g., leadership buy-in, budget or personnel support, cross-department collaboration)?
- Please describe at least one example of how your institution has successfully integrated pluralism into campus life—whether through curricular offerings, co-curricular initiatives, or employee-facing development programs. What impact is it having, and how might that experience inform your proposed participation in this cohort?
- What strengths or perspectives might your team contribute to the cohort learning community?
- Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your campus, CTL, or community that might inform your participation in this cohort?
- A letter of support from your institution’s Provost or Chief Academic Officer.
- All Cohort Team members must commit to participation in pre-work, planning, and scheduled in-person and virtual convenings.
Application Deadline
26 June, 2026
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