Berklee Faculty Development

Please read all applicant guidelines for the Faculty Development Travel Grant before submitting your application.
To apply, complete the form below and be prepared to upload/complete the following:

• A one-page explanation of how this travel is a development opportunity for you as an educator (500 words or less, PDF format)
• A complete budget breakdown of your trip using the table below.

To submit a BTOT proposal, please complete the form below. 

Proposals for all campuses are due by Thursday, September 24, 2026 (5:00 p.m. EST). 

All proposals are reviewed by a faculty committee after the deadline. Notifications will be sent on a rolling basis, with all notifications sent by early November.  

 Session Title and Description

Before completing the form, please review our guide on Submitting a BTOT Session Proposal for information on what should be included. You may also view last year's program here. 

Provide a well-written, program-ready title and description for your session. This is the primary information the BTOT planning committee will use to determine whether or not your session should be included. 

• Your session title and descriptions should be clear, engaging, and demonstrate that the proposed activities are appropriate for the time allotted (either 60 or 90 minutes). 
• Descriptions should be written as a single paragraph; no bullet points or hyperlinks, please. 
• Proposals will be denied if session descriptions are incomplete or vague. All selection decisions are final. Unsuccessful applicants may apply again the following year. For sample session descriptions, please refer to the BTOT Proposal Guide linked above. Don't forget to proofread!

Please note that the BTOT Planning Committee, the Office of Faculty Development, and the Office of Communications reserve the right to edit session titles and descriptions for clarity, tone, and length.    

If you have any questions, please email us at facultydevelopment@berklee.edu.

Instructions 

Please review all information and guidelines about the Newbury Comics Faculty Fellowship before submitting your project idea. 

Requirements: 

1. A short project summary and timeline (1-2 pages) that describes how your project meets the grant mandate. Project activities covered by the grant must take place between January 2027 and December 2027.  
2. Abbreviated Budget uploaded as a separate document. This budget is intended to give the review committee a general sense of how you would utilize the project funds (i.e., equipment, travel, collaborator stipends, etc.). 

The maximum amount you may request is $61,000. Keep in mind, Newbury Comics fellowships are taxed. It is best to account for about 35% of what you are requesting going to tax. See the guidelines linked above for more information.          

The Intent to Apply deadline is Thursday, September 24 (11:59 p.m.). 

For questions about the Newbury Comics Faculty Fellowship, contact Shannon Jacob (sjacob@berklee.edu). 

The Learning and Leading Grant is open to all chairs and academic program directors from Berklee's Boston, Valencia, and NYC campuses. Please review the Learning and Leading Grant Application Instructions and requirements on the Faculty Development website. All materials must be submitted through the online application form. 

1. Personal Statement (see link above for requirements)
2. Completed Budget Sheet (see instructions below)

The Fall 2026 deadline is Thursday, October 15. 

Note: If you have not previously used Submittable, you will need to create an account to access the full submission form. Submittable is not connected to OnePass, so you may choose any password, but please use your Berklee email to register.    

For questions, please email facultydevelopment@berklee.edu. 

Please note, this is NOT the application form for the Faculty Development Travel Grant. If you would like to apply for funding in advance of your travel, please go here for the application. 

Final Report Instructions

If you received a Faculty Development Travel Grant and have completed your travel, please answer the questions below and upload and one item for "Proof of Travel" (i.e. conference/workshop registration, hotel reservation confirmation, airline confirmation, etc.) 

For questions, please email facultydevelopment@berklee.edu.

Please answer the questions below in regards to your recent grant project. All award recipients have one year to complete their project and must submit this form no later than May 31.

Please answer the questions below in regards to your recent grant project. All award recipients who are required to submit a mid year report for their project must submit this form no later than May 31.