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Call for proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund 2027/28 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 10, 2026

We invite faculty, staff and students at UBC Vancouver to submit proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation Projects. The deadline for proposals is 3:00pm on November 19, 2026.

About Small TLEF Innovation Projects
These grants support grassroots projects that experiment with pedagogical approaches with strong potential to enhance learning. 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 priorities and align with one or more of the TLEF priorities for 2027/28. More information about the application criteria is available online.

Application process
Learn more about Small TLEF Innovation projects and how to apply by visiting the TLEF application page. The online application system will open on November 4.

Consultation sessions
For more information and support, register for the TLEF General Information session on September 23. The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) will also host a series of drop-in TLEF consultation sessions between September 17 and November 16 for potential TLEF applicants.

Register for the TLEF information and consultation sessions by visiting the CTLT events website.

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

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