Grant support

Educational grants are an important resource for teachers to advance their teaching skills and career by increasing visibility and recognition of the role of the educator. Teaching Academy Groningen supports teachers in obtaining educational grants by providing information, inspiration and feedback sessions. Teaching Academy Groningen is in contact with a wide network of experts and we are more than willing to help you to optimize your proposal.

TAG Support for Grant Applicants

Workshops & events

Throughout the year, teachers have the opportunity to sign up for workshops and events where they can gather information on various educational grants

Brainstorm sessions

Teachers can schedule brainstorm sessions with educational (grant) advisor(s) to receive guidance when they are uncertain about which grant to apply for or seek assistance in refining their ideas for educational projects.

Feedback & advice

Teachers can get feedback on their grant proposals and receive guidance from advisors to optimize their applications for educational grants. This process helps improve the quality of proposals and increases the chances of securing funding.

Writing groups

TAG organizes writing groups for applicants, offering practical tips and tricks to assist in drafting a successful proposal. These sessions aim to provide valuable tips and tricks, exercises and guidance for teachers navigating the grant application process.

Network of experts and fellow applicants

TAG boasts a large network of experts, laureates and fellow applicants. This network offers valuable resources and fosters a supportive community for individuals navigating the grant application process seeking guidance and assistance along the way.

Meet TAG Grant Coordinator: Dr. Maaike Engels (Grant Coordinator)

Dr. Maaike Engels works as a coordinator for educational innovation and grants at the Teaching Academy Groningen. She earned a Bachelor’s and Research Master’s in Educational Sciences from Utrecht University (2012–2014) and completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at KU Leuven (2018). Her professional experience includes postdoctoral research and teaching in Sociology at the University of Groningen (2018–2021) and teacher training and professional development at the CIT (2021–2023).

As the grant coordinator at TAG, Dr. Maaike Engels applies her background in educational research and teacher coaching to support educators in navigating the grant application process. By providing strategic guidance and tailored support, she helps secure funding that drives innovative teaching practices and elevates educational quality.

We advise you to check our webpage for information on the educational grants and procedures. Do you have any additional questions? You can reach out to the Grant Coordinator, Dr. Maaike Engels via m.c.engels rug.nl.