The Evidence-based Teaching fellowship (EBT) is a 2-year fellowship during which a cohort of UW faculty members develop research-based, reflective strategies for addressing a current instructional challenge. In the first year EBT fellows explore existing research and design classroom interventions related to the theme. In the second year, fellows implement the interventions in at least one course and share their findings with the rest of the cohort.
2026-2028 theme
Through their teaching and research missions, universities play key roles in promoting civic health and the public good. Drawing on evidence-based practices, the 2026-2028 EBT fellows will design assignments that intentionally help students develop skills useful for participation in civic life.
EBT Fellowship goals
- Foster cross-disciplinary connections within UW’s teaching community
- Develop and implement pedagogical strategies that are backed by evidence and that enrich the student experience
- Develop habits associated with a reflective teaching practice
Application
Applications for the 2026-2028 EBT Fellowship are open until April 9, 2026.
Eligibility
- Must be a current UW faculty member (any appointments/rank) teaching at UW
- To receive payment, fellows must be employed at UW through Spring 2028
- Contingent upon departmental approval
- Faculty members who participated in the last cohort are ineligible
Commitments
Fellows make a 2-year commitment to the cohort and should expect to spend approximately 10–15 hours of work each quarter, including attendance in Zoom meetings from 3:00–4:30 PM on the following Mondays:
- Autumn quarter 2026
October 12, November 9, December 7 - Winter quarter 2027
January 11, February 8, March 8 - Spring quarter 2027
April 5, May 3, May 24
Fellows receive $2000 contingent upon the successful completion of all fellowship expectations.
What faculty are saying…
“For me, the best part of the fellowship was meeting and learning from colleagues I wouldn’t get to meet in my regular work life.”
– Ching-In Chen, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Bothell“I entered the fellowship with such a narrow-minded view of what teamwork and collaboration in a classroom may look like, and those views were immediately challenged. The fellowship opened my mind to the many different perspectives and approaches, and I am eager to learn more next AY.”
– Marion Eberly, Associate Professor, Milgard School of Business, Tacoma“I left each meeting with actionable ideas that I can use in the classroom.”
– Kristiina Hurme, Assistant Teaching Professor, Biology, Seattle