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Learning and Teaching Grants & Awards

ACU staff can apply for grants to support development and innovation in learning and teaching in higher education. Awards and Citations (at faculty or university level) are part of the recognition and reward for teaching at ACU.

If you are considering applying for a grant, an award or a citation, you should consult the guidelines first. You should also consult your Head of School and the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) in your faculty.

ACU works to continually improve its learning and teaching and encourages staff to consider applying for National grants and fellowships with the endorsement of the faculty. The Office of Learning and Teaching which replaces the Australian Learning and Teaching Council has released dates for programs for 2012. It has also released new guidelines. Processes are being established to support staff to engage with these programs.

Guidelines for National Grants, Fellowships, Awards and Citations

http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/Quality/Pages/OLT.aspx
Applicants for the first round of Grant and the Fellowship applications are required to submit an expression of interest by completing the following form

EOI form (MS Word Document, 65.2 KB)

Closing dates for National Programs for 2012 are listed below

Learning and Teaching Grants Scheme

Funding is provided for innovation and development, seed projects, leadership, extension and special initiatives grants.

  • Round 1 applications close 1 March 2012.
  • Round 2 applications close 3 August 2012.

Citations and Awards

The Australian Awards for University Teaching comprise citations and four award types recognising teaching excellence and outstanding contributions to student learning:

  • Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  • Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning
  • Awards for Teaching Excellence
  • Prime Minister's Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year
  • Career Achievement Award

Citation nominations close 15 June 2012.

  • Teaching and program award nominations close 20 July 2012.

Fellowships

Up to 5 national teaching fellowships, up to 5 mid-career fellowships, and a number of secondments to the Office will be offered.

  • Nominations close 28 February 2012.

ACU teaching and learning programs

Guidelines for ACU programs for 2012 are being revised. The following guidelines are from 2011 and are provided for information until the 2012 guidelines are released.

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