ANSYS FOR TEACHING
Invitation for Curriculum Proposals
As part of our ongoing mission to support the teaching of engineering, science, and design, Ansys invites educators of accredited educational institutions to submit proposals to create innovative curricula or the evolution of existing courses in undergraduate engineering departments' Ansys simulation tools. The courses should combine Ansys technologies with proven teaching and assessment methods, such as active learning techniques and project-based learning, which improve and enhance education and prepare students to make an impact on day one of their careers.
Selected projects will receive a grant and relevant technical guidance for creating or evolving an existing course or set of courses. An individual course will receive up to $5,000, and for a series of courses within a university department(s), additional funds will be considered up to $25,000. We define 'course' (or module) as a self-contained unit of teaching within a degree program, focusing on a specific subject, with its own learning outcomes, credits, and assessments.
Although any proposal focused on undergraduate courses will be considered, for this round, proposals that include photonics/optics-related courses will be prioritized.
Key Dates:
- Proposal submissions are now open
- Proposal submissions deadline: March 27, 2026
- Notification of recipients: Ansys will make award announcements no later than May 8, 2026
- Start of projects: From July 2026 (or earlier)
- Incorporation of curriculum: 2027-2028 academic year, no later than one year from start of project
