Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award Grant

Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Association of Biology Teachers
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award, sponsored by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), recognizes outstanding biology educators in two-year colleges who implement innovative teaching techniques. This award highlights the importance of culturally responsive pedagogies that foster equity and inclusion in various learning environments. Recipients receive a $500 travel honorarium, a recognition plaque, and one year of complimentary NABT membership, supporting their professional development and commitment to enhancing biology education.

Overview

National Association of Biology Teachers Our Mission The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. Our Vision NABT cultivates an inclusive community of diverse professionals who advance science literacy and education in service of a society that uses biological principles in their interactions with a dynamic world. Our Purpose & Values As the recognized leader in life science education, the National Association of Biology Teachers represents and supports teachers, students, scientists, and allied professional organizations to enhance and improve biological literacy for all. We are committed to the professional growth and development of biology and life science educators. We empower the individual educator and foster a supportive professional environment to attract a diverse community of educators who continually improve and enhance biology education.We believe pedagogy should be learner-centered and reflect empirically tested best practices.We affirm that all instructional content must be relevant and scientifically validated.We advocate as biology teachers on behalf of biology teachers, their students, and the profession. We believe that all biology and life science educators have a voice and place in our organization. Our Goals To provide expertise and opportunities for members to enhance their professional performance.To advocate the teaching and learning of the biological sciences based on the nature and methods of science and the best practices of education.To attract and represent the full spectrum of educators in biology and the life sciences.To operate with benchmark levels of organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award The award includes a $500 travel honorarium to attend the NABT Professional Development Conference, a recognition plaque, and one year of complimentary membership to NABT.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For a two-year college biology educator.Nominees are also encouraged to cite examples of transformational teaching and assessment methods that they may have implemented in one or more modalities of content delivery.Nominate yourself or a colleague. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Nominees must be current members of NABT.