Traylor Research Grant in Learning Disabilities

Richard and Mary West Traylor Research Grant in Learning Disabilities

The Richard and Mary West Traylor Grant in Learning Disabilities has been established in collaboration with the WTAMU Center for Learning Disabilities to increase service and scholarly activities for students with learning disabilities. Richard Traylor and Mary West Traylor made a generous contribution in memory of Geneva Schaeffer and in honor of Stanley Schaeffer. Mary West Traylor was a dear friend of Geneva. Mary Nan West, Mary West Traylor’s mother, was the first woman to become the President of the Texas A&M Board of Regents, and was serving in that capacity when WT joined the A&M System. She was instrumental in the university being able to retain “West Texas” in the name. The Piehl Family generously committed to match the Traylor gift as a tribute to Geneva and Stanley Schaeffer, an in support of research grants in learning disabilities.

The WTAMU Center for Learning Disabilities accepts applications from WTAMU undergraduate and graduate students and/or faculty from all disciplines for research grants in learning disabilities in the spring semester. Grant minimum is $250, the maximum grant amount is $5000. Grant amount determined by the grant committee each year.

Grants will be awarded to faculty and students separately.

The Center for Learning Disabilities will accept applications for the Richard and Mary West Traylor Research Grant in Learning Disabilities from September 9, 2024 - October 7, 2024. Applicants will be notified by November 1, 2024. 

All applications are scored based on the following criteria:

1. Sufficient information on proposed professional development activity or project
2. Impact of activity or project on students with learning disabilities and their families and/or pre-service and in-service educators (i.e. teachers, principals, superintendents, educational diagnosticians, reading interventionists or school counselors)
3. Supportive and satisfactory statement of need

Allowable uses of funds include but are not limited to: research materials, graduate assistants, publication needs, technology, travel, conference fees, equipment and curriculum support. The WTAMU Center for Learning Disabilities will receive many worthy applications but only a limited number will be funded each year depending on the availability of funds.

Please Note:

1. Only one application may be submitted each grant cycle.
2. If you are a faculty member submitting a proposal, your Department Head/Associate Dean must approve the proposed project or activity prior to applying.
3. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student, submitting a proposal, a designated faculty member must approve the proposed project or activity prior to applying.
4. Maximum Request: $5,000
5. Minimum Request: $250
6. The Richard and Mary West Traylor Research Grant in Learning Disabilities is not intended to replace departmental funding.

Grant Funding Period: All grant funding must be used within 12 months of receipt of funds or be returned to WTAMU Center for Learning Disabilities.

Reporting: A final report on the funded project must be delivered in the form of an oral presentation to the WTAMU Center for Learning Disabilities committee, at a mutually agreed upon date and time, within 12 months of receipt of funds. Submission: Completed grant applications should be submitted via online at www.wtamu.edu/cld under the “research,” tab. Any expenses incurred that exceed the total amount awarded will be the responsibility of grant recipients.

Submission: Please complete this application and submit via email at wtamucld@wtamu.edu

Questions regarding the application process can be sent to the WTAMU CLD Director, Stephanie Hart, at slhart@wtamu.edu or 806-651-3621.