Learn more about the Zero-Cost Course Materials Grant on Wednesday April 14, noon-1:00pm. This session will provide information about what materials qualify as zero-cost, tools and support for locating open educational resources, and grant implementation details. 

Registration is not required.

Zoom session: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/84669608646?pwd=UFpqcTFaalU4R01OMkQrSTdvM0FoUT09. 

The Zero-Cost Course Materials Grant is a collaboration between the UC Merced Library and the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning to support the adoption of Open Educations Resources and use of UC Merced Library licensed electronic resources to reduce textbook and learning materials costs to $0. 

Faculty are invited to apply for one of the following awards for replacing commercial materials with zero-cost resources. 

• $1000 one-time award for the adoption of an existing OER and/or use of Library licensed materials.
• $1,500 one-time award for modifying an existing OER. OER may be modified by editing or creating content such as additional chapters, modules, question banks, or lecture slides.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Salmon, Research Services Librarian at esalmon@ucmerced.edu.