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Theory-to-Practice Grant Program
OWU Connection Programs
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Delaware, Ohio 43015
OWU Connection Programs
61 S. Sandusky St
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Theory-to-Practice Grants
Bring learning to life!
As part of the OWU Connection Grants, Theory to Practice grants empower the OWU community to explore deeper, increase community impact, travel farther, and dive into the professional world.
There are two rounds of funding for 2023/2024, one each in the fall and spring semesters.
Theory-to-Practice application no later than midnight on the deadline date.
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The Fall Semester deadline for application is October 1, 2023.
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The Spring Semester deadline for applications will be announced soon.
See pictures of students who have taken part in the Theory to Practice grant programs.
Explore the Mix and Match search engine to learn more about OWU Connection experiences.
For more information, please see the Guidelines & Instructions for Submission page.
Theory-to-Practice Videos
Any topic. Anywhere. Design your own project, write your proposal, and get OWU funding.
Recently, students have used Theory-to-Practice Grants to study dementia in rural Tanzania, accounting systems in Australia, the refugee crisis in France, and agriculture and ecology in Guatemala.
A Look at Theory-to-Practice Projects
An Aussie and Awesome Internship— Anna L. Davies ’19, Courtney Dunne ’17, and several other OWU students and faculty/staff traveled to Northern Ireland to explore conflict resolution and examine the role of personal narratives involving Catholic-Protestant issues.
An Aussie and Awesome Internship
Anna L. Davies ’19, Courtney Dunne ’17, and several other OWU students and faculty/staff traveled to Northern Ireland to explore conflict resolution and examine the role of personal narratives involving Catholic-Protestant issues.
Conservationism in Patagonia— Olivia Lease ’17, Ellen Sizer ’18, Jackson Hotaling ’17, and Michael Durfee ’17 traveled to Chile to examine the impact of conservationism on the natural biodiversity of an area under attack from human activities.
Conservationism in Patagonia
Olivia Lease ’17, Ellen Sizer ’18, Jackson Hotaling ’17, and Michael Durfee ’17 traveled to Chile to examine the impact of conservationism on the natural biodiversity of an area under attack from human activities.
From Stage to Screen in London— Kacie Iuvara ’18 traveled to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in England to learn fundamental film-acting skills and establish connections in the field.
From Stage to Screen in London
Kacie Iuvara ’18 traveled to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in England to learn fundamental film-acting skills and establish connections in the field.
Memory Studies in Tanzania— Amanda Barry ’17 traveled to Tanzania to explore dementia in rural communities.
Memory Studies in Tanzania
Amanda Barry ’17 traveled to Tanzania to explore dementia in rural communities.
Tackling “Terrorism in France”— Mariama Goodwin ’17 and Emma Beale ’17 traveled to Paris to study terrorism from multiple angles.
Tackling “Terrorism in France”
Mariama Goodwin ’17 and Emma Beale ’17 traveled to Paris to study terrorism from multiple angles.
An Aussie and Awesome Internship— Larynn Cutshaw ’17 traveled to Australia to learn more about the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (STDP).
An Aussie and Awesome Internship
Larynn Cutshaw ’17 traveled to Australia to learn more about the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program (STDP).
Grassroots Efforts in Bolivia— Matthew Mehaffy ’17 traveled to Bolivia to explore the impact of water privatization on inequality in the country.
Grassroots Efforts in Bolivia
Matthew Mehaffy ’17 traveled to Bolivia to explore the impact of water privatization on inequality in the country.
Exploring Identities— Ryan Bishop ’17 and Spencer Zhang ’19 earned a Theory-to-Practice Grant to support research into the status of LGBT+ rights in Taiwan. Their visit included interviewing legislator Yu Mei Nu, a leading advocate for same-sex marriage in Taiwan.
Exploring Identities
Ryan Bishop ’17 and Spencer Zhang ’19 earned a Theory-to-Practice Grant to support research into the status of LGBT+ rights in Taiwan. Their visit included interviewing legislator Yu Mei Nu, a leading advocate for same-sex marriage in Taiwan.
Scoring Educational Goals in Europe— Karson Stevenson ’16 traveled to the Netherlands, France, and England to explore the relationship between alcohol-induced aggression and sports-related violence.
Scoring Educational Goals in Europe
Karson Stevenson ’16 traveled to the Netherlands, France, and England to explore the relationship between alcohol-induced aggression and sports-related violence.
Walking Through History— Four students and two faculty combined studies in history, English literature, geology, and environmental science during a 177-mile hike along Offa's Dyke and the border between England and Wales.
Walking Through History
Four students and two faculty combined studies in history, English literature, geology, and environmental science during a 177-mile hike along Offa's Dyke and the border between England and Wales.
Walking Through History— John Keller '20 (in front) celebrates the site of Prestatyn, Wales, and the Irish Sea at the end of their 177-mile hike along the Offa's Dyke Trail in England and Wales.
Walking Through History
John Keller '20 (in front) celebrates the site of Prestatyn, Wales, and the Irish Sea at the end of their 177-mile hike along the Offa's Dyke Trail in England and Wales.
Accounting in Australia— Erin Cannon ’18 and Caitlin Maggio ’18 traveled to Australia to conduct research into the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Accounting in Australia
Erin Cannon ’18 and Caitlin Maggio ’18 traveled to Australia to conduct research into the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).