Theory-to-Practice Grants

Bring learning to life!

As part of the OWU Connection Grants, Theory to Practice Grants empower the OWU community to explore deeper, increase community impact, travel further, and dive into the professional world.

Navigate the links to the right to learn more about writing a Theory to Practice grant along with FAQs and examples of previously awarded grants.

If you would like to meet with a mentor for further assistance, please stop by the IOCP office in Slocum 311 anytime between 9-4, M-F or click here to schedule an appointment.

Application link will go live on February 1st, 2025.

Spring Deadline - March 1st, 2025 at 11:59PM.

NEW - OWU Connection Grant

Is your project budget less than $4,000? If so, the OWU Connection Grant is best suited for you, especially if you need support for an independent experience. This is a good alternative to the Theory-to-Practice Grant -- quicker & simpler for requests up to $4K.

The OWU Connection Grant deadlines are Thursday, September 26 (for review before fall break) and Thursday, November 28 (for review before winter break). In the spring, they will be due on Thursday, February 20 (for review before spring break) and Wednesday, April 16 (for review before summer break).

For more information go to OWU Connection Grant

Theory-to-Practice Videos

Any topic. Anywhere. Design your own project, write your proposal, and get OWU funding.

Recently, students have used Theory-to-Practice Grants to study dementia in rural Tanzania, accounting systems in Australia, the refugee crisis in France, and agriculture and ecology in Guatemala.

A Look at Theory-to-Practice Projects

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Accounting in Australia— Erin Cannon ’18 and Caitlin Maggio ’18 traveled to Australia to conduct research into the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Grassroots Efforts in Bolivia— Matthew Mehaffy ’17 traveled to Bolivia to explore the impact of water privatization on inequality in the country.

Walking Through History— John Keller '20 (in front) celebrates the site of Prestatyn, Wales, and the Irish Sea at the end of their 177-mile hike along the Offa's Dyke Trail in England and Wales.

An Aussie and Awesome Internship— Anna L. Davies ’19, Courtney Dunne ’17, and several other OWU students and faculty/staff traveled to Northern Ireland to explore conflict resolution and examine the role of personal narratives involving Catholic-Protestant issues.

Memory Studies in Tanzania— Amanda Barry ’17 traveled to Tanzania to explore dementia in rural communities.

Walking Through History— Four students and two faculty combined studies in history, English literature, geology, and environmental science during a 177-mile hike along Offa's Dyke and the border between England and Wales.

Conservationism in Patagonia— Olivia Lease ’17, Ellen Sizer ’18, Jackson Hotaling ’17, and Michael Durfee ’17 traveled to Chile to examine the impact of conservationism on the natural biodiversity of an area under attack from human activities.

An Aussie and Awesome Internship— Larynn Cutshaw ’17 traveled to Australia to learn more about the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (STDP).

Scoring Educational Goals in Europe— Karson Stevenson ’16 traveled to the Netherlands, France, and England to explore the relationship between alcohol-induced aggression and sports-related violence.

Exploring Identities— Ryan Bishop ’17 and Spencer Zhang ’19 earned a Theory-to-Practice Grant to support research into the status of LGBT+ rights in Taiwan. Their visit included interviewing legislator Yu Mei Nu, a leading advocate for same-sex marriage in Taiwan.

From Stage to Screen in London— Kacie Iuvara ’18 traveled to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in England to learn fundamental film-acting skills and establish connections in the field.