REI funds several types of projects:
Co-Learning 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.
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Co-Learning Plan Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 10, 2021 |
| Notice of Awards | January 2022 |
| First Drafts Due | April 1, 2022 |
| Second Drafts Due | May 6, 2022 |
| Executive Summary Due | June 3, 2022 |
| Final Report Due | July 1, 2022 |
| Presentations Due | August 5, 2022 |
| Annual REI Event | August 18, 2022 |
| Addendum Due | August 26, 2022 |
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.
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Innovation Fellow Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Due | December 10, 2021 |
| Notice of Award | Early January, 2022 |
| First Project Update | February 25, 2022 |
| Second Project Update | April 29, 2022 |
| Third Project Update | May 27, 2022 |
| Fourth Project Update | June 24, 2022 |
| Final Report Due | July 29, 2022 |
| Present at REI Event | August 18, 2022 |
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.
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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 |
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