OER Review

Affordable Learning Grant | OER Grant Review

Review existing OER materials and receive a $500 department-to-department transfer

Did you know that 61% of Oregon State students say they have not purchased a textbook in the past because it was too expensive?

You can begin the process of transitioning to open educational resources for your course by reviewing up to three open educational resources — and you can earn a $500 grant in the process.

How it works

The Open Educational Resources Unit will provide a $500 department-to-department transfer to Oregon State faculty who review up to three existing OER materials with the intention of replacing a current commercial textbook.

• Have a one-on-one kickoff meeting with OERU Director Stefanie Buck.
• Spend 6-8 weeks researching OER and attend one to three additional support sessions with Stefanie.
• At the end of the term, hand in a rubric for at least three potential OER textbooks and a one-page assessment of the viability of the texts for use in your course.
• Whether or not you select an OER for use in your course, you’ll receive a $500 department-to-department transfer.

Guidelines

• This grant only covers the research and review of fully accessible, openly licensed educational resources. It does not cover other types of free course materials unless they are used in combination with one or more OER.
• You must attempt to replace at least 50% of the course materials required in your course with openly licensed materials.
• A total of two to four meetings with the director of the Open Educational Resources Unit are required.
• If the final rubric and one-page assessment are not delivered, your department will not be eligible to receive the project funds.
• The funds will be paid even if you’re unable to find a suitable OER for your course. All funding is a department-to-department transfer. Please talk to your department head or director about how this applies to your application.

Requirements and Deadline for Applications

OER Review Grants applications are evaluated four times a year.

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Spring 2026

Summer 2026

OER Review Grant Online Application Form