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'24-'25 Project Applications
REI offers support for three types of projects:
Co-Learning Plan Projects
Co-Learning Plan Projects 
Co-Learning Plan selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds up to four Co-Learning Projects each year, and authors receive up to $8,000 in support. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
Call for Co-Learning Plan Authors
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 9, 2024 |
| Notice of Awards | January 2025 |
| First Drafts Due | March 28, 2025 |
| Second Drafts Due | May 2, 2025 |
| Third Draft Due | June 6, 2025 |
| Fourth Draft Due | July 11, 2025 |
| Presentations Due | August 4, 2025 |
| Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 25, 2025 |
| Addendum and Final Report Due | August 29, 2025 |
Innovation Fellows Program
Innovation Fellows are funded through a competitive award process to which only serious, dedicated individuals should apply. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
2024 Call for Innovation Fellows
Innovation Fellow Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Due | December 9, 2024 |
| Notice of Award | January, 2025 |
| First Project Update | March 28, 2025 |
| Second Project Update | May 7, 2025 |
| Third Project Update | June 6, 2025 |
| Fourth Project Update | July 11, 2025 |
| Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 14, 2025 |
| Final Report Due | August 25, 2025 |
Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds five or more semester-long projects each year. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types, or watch our Webinar on the 2019-2020 Student-Led, Faculty-Guided technical assistance.
Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Technical Assistance Project Application
Technical Assistance Timeline (Flexible)
| Stage | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | June | October | February |
| Applications Due | July | November | March |
| Applicant Selection | August | December | April |
| Final Product Due | December | April | August |