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Call for proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Innovation projects

This message was sent to executive, deans and other senior academic leaders, academic heads, directors and managers, and senior professional leaders in Vancouver.

September 16, 2024

Proposal submissions for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation projects are open to faculty, students, and staff at UBC Vancouver. The deadline for proposals is 3pm on November 14.

About Small TLEF Innovation projects
Small TLEF Innovation grants are intended to support experimentation with pedagogical approaches that have strong potential to enhance learning through grassroots projects. Small TLEF Innovation applicants can request up to $50,000 over the life of the project, which can span between one and three years. Small TLEF Innovation projects should advance UBC’s Strategic Plan and align with one or more of the TLEF Fund priorities for 2025/26. Review the application criteria here

Application process
Learn more about Small TLEF Innovation projects and how to apply by visiting the TLEF application page. The online system for Small TLEF applications will open for applicants on November 1.

Consultation sessions
For more information and support, register for the TLEF General Information session on September 26. The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) will also host a series of drop-in TLEF consultation sessions between September 26 and November 7.

You can register for TLEF consultation sessions by visiting the CTLT events website.
 

Simon Bates
Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning

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