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Proposals are accepted only from educators at academic institutions in North America.

Course Requirements:
- New course(s) that cover lighting in the fields listed below will be considered. Evidence should be included of how the proposed course(s) will enrich, enhance and integrate with the existing academic program in which it is placed. A proposed course outline must be included, and instructor credentials shown. It is required that the author of the proposal be the instructor or on the course instruction team.
- The academic unit should be in one of the following areas: Architecture, Engineering, Technology or Interior Design. It must have academic accreditation in its field. It must be accredited and offer a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree.
- The Fund requires evidence from at least two academic administrators (Chairs, Directors, Deans etc.) that the administration will support the continuation of the course after the grant period ends.
- In the event that the original instructor(s) leaves the Institution, the Fund reserves the right to request evidence of knowledge and interest in lighting from the new instructor(s) for continuation of grant funding. In that event, the Fund would also require that an academic administrator designate a new contact person for the required reports.
- Evidence that the proposed instructor(s) is knowledgeable and active in lighting is important. This may be shown by a resume or CV indicating lighting content in previous courses given or taken, activity in IESNA or IALD, lighting workshops attended, and so on.
- The Fund is interested in introductory courses that cover a broad range of basic lighting as applied in your field of study. A narrow specific course, such as a course in only daylighting or only computer applications, will not be given consideration. Narrow focus courses are covered in the other Nuckolls Fund RFP for institutions that have existing basic lighting courses.
- The course should be a minimum of 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits, and must be given at least twice during the grant period. At least eight students should complete the course each time it is given (evidence must be shown that this condition is met for continued funding). Courses which are required are preferred to ones which are elective, but this is not a requirement. Interdisciplinary courses are always of interest.
- Up to $2,000 per year of the Fund award may be used to purchase lighting-related equipment for the course.
- No portion of the funds awarded may be used for indirect costs (overhead). Benefits are allowable.

Applications are due October 31, 2019. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged via email. Notification will be no later than January 15, 2020.

In-kind donations of equipment from lighting manufacturers are encouraged. The proposal should indicate that the institution will provide appropriate space.