$1,000 Stipend to Explore XR Technologies in Education
Overview
The NW XR EDU Project Grants offer $1,000 stipends to higher education faculty, staff, and librarians to explore and apply Extended Reality (XR) technologies in teaching and learning. We welcome innovative proposals that advance XR in education, from creating new XR-based curricula to integrating immersive tools into existing courses. Submit by October 31, 2025
Key Dates
Proposal Deadline
October 31, 2025
Recipients Announced
December 1, 2025
Progress Project Showcase
March 19 and June 17, 2026 (Optional)
Project Duration
December 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026 (8 months)
Who Can Apply
- Higher education faculty, staff, and librarians
- Past applicants may reapply with updates
- Previous recipients may apply for a second project after completing their first
Project Scope for Project Proposals
We invite proposals that aren’t confined to building virtual environments. Consideration will also be given to initiatives such as:
- New XR-based curricula
- VR/AR integration into existing courses
- Immersive virtual world experiences
- Application of XR tools to enhance teaching
- AI in XR projects
- Other innovative XR-themed ideas
How to Apply
- Review the XR Project Stipends Guidelines:
- Complete the NW XR EDU Proposal Submission Form:
- Submit by October 31, 2025
About the NW XR EDU Network
The NW XR EDU Initiative aims to establish a regional hub for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality education. Focused on higher education institutions, particularly community and technical colleges in the NW XR EDU region, the initiative seeks to broaden access to XR technologies, enhance instructional quality, and prepare students for the growing industry demands in XR fields.
Last Updated October 2, 2025