Thanks to funding from the Scholar Transformational Impact Fund, the Zero-Cost Course Materials (ZCCM) grant program is resuming. Faculty and lecturers who wish to replace commercial materials with Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library licensed material for spring 2023 courses are encouraged to apply for a ZCCM grant by November 14, 2022.
The ZCCM grant supports instructors who wish to eliminate course materials costs for students and promote universal access to course materials.
Two award opportunities are available.
- $1,000 for the adoption of an existing Open Education Resource (OER) and/or use of Library licensed materials.
- $1,500 award for modifying and using an existing OER.
The full call for proposals and submission form is available at https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/oer/zccm.
Drop-in sessions about the grant are offered at the following times:
- October 13th 11:00 to 11:50am https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/89544390515?pwd=bFVoUHZtNGMxRmMvWXhYZncvV0Jpdz09&from=addon
- October 31st 1:00 to 1:50pm https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/87006213191?pwd=TzZkZXd1aGNpNFo5OUhSMUpVNW5rZz09&from=addon
This is the first call for applicants for this renewed program. We anticipate funds to support faculty and lecturers through spring 2025.
Email library@ucmerced.edu or contact Sara Davidson Squibb, AUL for Research & Engagement sdavidson2@ucmerced.edu with any questions you may have.
