The Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity (MILE)
An interdisciplinary initiative advancing literacy and equity in Maryland
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OPPORTUNITY: Innovation Seed Grants
For Doctoral Students
The MILE Doctoral Student Innovation Seed Grant supports PhD students at the University of Maryland and Ph.D. or Ed.D. students at Morgan State University in advancing equity-focused language and literacy research. One doctoral scholar from each institution will receive up to $5,000 to fund projects that address systemic literacy challenges across the lifespan. The deadline to submit applications is November 3rd, 2025
Funded students will also present their work at the MILE Literacy Research Symposium on February 13, 2026.
For Faculty
The MILE Innovation Seed Grant funds interdisciplinary faculty research that advances equitable language and literacy outcomes in Maryland communities. Up to two faculty projects (one at UMD, one at MSU) will each receive up to $10,000 to support translational, intervention-focused, or practice-oriented studies. Priority is given to projects that involve collaboration, junior faculty, or work with underserved populations. The deadline to submit applications is November 3rd, 2025
Winners will present at the MILE Literacy Research Symposium on February 13, 2026.
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MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
UMD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology
Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership
Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education
UMD COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL &SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
UMD COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIES
Maryland Language Science Center
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
UMD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
UMD COLLEGE OF INFORMATIONSTUDIES
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