Education Futures Grant and Secondment Funding Guidelines Internal academic funding for learning and teaching research
Education Futures Grant and Secondment Funding offers support to UWA staff in further developing innovative learning, teaching or assessment projects at UWA. Grants or three month secondment opportunities at the Futures Observatory are offered. Grant funding of up to $10,000 is available to enable a pilot project and up to $5,000 for a secondment.
It is recommended that applicants attend a Quantum Shift event to pitch project concepts and receive feedback from an experienced panel prior to submitting an application. View the Centre for Education Futures website for Quantum Shift event dates.
Priority Areas for 2016 1. Radical innovation involving emerging technologies 2. Mobility and In-context Learning 3. Feedback and Assessment
Selection Criteria Grants and/or secondment opportunities will be awarded based on the following criteria: 1. the extent to which the project addresses radical innovation in learning and teaching 2. the feasibility of the proposal, including a realistic timeline, budget, dissemination plan within UWA and capability of the individual/s 3. the potential benefit for improving students learning, experience or satisfaction 4. the potential for sharing and scaling findings across other schools and/or faculties 5. the potential for the project to lead to teaching awards, external funding and/or publications 6. the direct relationship to at least one of the seven principles of UWA’s Education Futures 7. support from the applicant’s Head of School, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and /or Dean of Faculty or equivalent
Preference will be given to proposals that have not previously received funding from the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT), one of its predecessor organisations, or internal UWA funding.
To note – the Centre for Education Futures is very happy and ready to support learning design for the development and innovation of all units using the Blackboard LMS tools for digital or blended learning. No need to apply for funding- simply register yourself on a Carpe Diem learning design workshop.
Eligibility and Conditions Eligibility 1. Open to staff employed at UWA who are currently engaged in teaching or providing professional support or development focused on improving the student learning experience. 2. Students may be involved in projects with an academic lead. Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines
3. Individuals or teams are eligible to apply for grant funding. 4. Only individuals are eligible to apply for a secondment to the Futures Observatory.
Conditions 1. Applications will be considered for amounts normally between $5,000 and $10,000, however projects for lesser amounts will be considered. 2. Applications are to contain a detailed budget indicating how resources will be used, e.g. technical and pedagogical support, research and evaluation activities or travel associated with the project’s conduct and/or dissemination. 3. Applications would not normally include the following expenses within their budget: a. Salaries and on-costs of UWA staff b. Standard personal computers, tablets, smartphones or IT related equipment. c. Software development or purchase d. Student related expenses such as air fares 4. ‘Buyout’ from teaching duties may be considered, with the agreement of the Head of School. 5. Travel which is not directly related to achieving the outcomes of the project will not be funded. 6. Funding should not duplicate funding provided from elsewhere. 7. Applicants must consult the Centre for Education Futures staff prior to submitting their application if specific support or expertise is required from the Centre to underpin the project. 8. Funding will be allocated in two stages – 50% on commencement and 50% on acceptance of the completed midway progress report. 9. Funded projects must be completed, and funding expended, within twelve months of the project start date. Extensions may be granted under exceptional circumstances. 10. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the expenditure of the funds is in accordance with the budget presented in the application and that any major variation is approved by the Education Futures Funding Selection Group. 11. Any costs in excess of the allocated funds will not be borne by the Education Futures Scholarship Program and must be sought elsewhere. 12. Upon completion of the project, any unspent funds are to be returned to the Education Futures Scholarship Program. 13. Projects will be expected to have a blog and social media presence, open to all UWA staff, with monthly progress blog reports. 14. Projects will be expected to take part in a Carpe Diem learning design workshop early on in the project. 15. A summary report providing an update against specified deliverables is to be submitted to the Education Futures Funding Selection Group within two months of the project’s completion. The report is to address the selection criteria, and outline key findings, outcomes achieved, future plans and a budget expenditure statement. 16. Applicants are to identify ways to disseminate findings within the University and will be required to present findings at least one of the following events held by: the Education Futures Scholarship Program the Futures Observatory the Centre for Education Futures conferences Faculty conferences or seminars Applicants will also be encouraged to disseminate their findings at relevant external learning and teaching events. 17. Funding is not transferable to any other institution in whole or in part. 18. The applicant(s) Head of School/Area must be consulted and agree to the application.
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Application Process Applications are to be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm Friday 7October 2016. Applications are to contain two attachments: 1. The original application in MS Word format. 2. A scanned copy of the application with signatures. Enquiries: [email protected]
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Education Futures Grant and/or Secondment Application Form
Proposals are to be a maximum of four pages (excluding budget, signatures and CV) in 11pt Arial font.
Project Title (20-word limit) Applicant Title Name e.g. Professor Position School/Area Faculty/Area Email Phone
Add or remove fields for team members below as required.
Team member 1 Title (if applicable) e.g. Professor Position School/Area Faculty/Area
Team member 2 Title (if applicable) e.g. Professor Position School/Area Faculty/Area
Priority Areas Radical innovation involving emerging technologies Addressed Mobile and In-context Learning Feedback and Assessment Project Synopsis 40 - 60 word limit Overview Provide an overall description of the project. Aim/s Describe the project’s overall aim/intention; one or two is standard. Objectives List the project goals which will support achieving the aim/s.
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Page 1 of 3 Context and Rationale What is the context of the project? Why is it being proposed? Refer to relevant literature. Investigative Methods Which method/s will be used for study? Benefits and Impact Identify the potential benefit to improving student learning and/or experience. List staff benefits if relevant. Scalability The potential for sharing and scaling findings across other departments and faculties. Sustainability Indicate the potential sustainability beyond the funded period. External Funding List the potential for the project to lead to external funding. Publications List the potential for the project to generate publications. Support from Centre for Education Futures staff What support will be required from others in order to achieve the proposed outcomes?
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Page 2 of 3 Schedule Project start date Project end date Activities Summarise key project plan and dates.
Dissemination Briefly describe dissemination plans within UWA
Past Funding List any internal or external funds received for this project within the past three years, e.g. faculty funding, OLT etc. Feedback Detail what feedback was sought for this proposal, and how it has been addressed.
Proposals should not exceed four pages
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Page 3 of 3 Budget Specify the proposed budget for this proposal in the table below. All costs are to be excluding GST. Note any faculty in-kind contributions, e.g. administration support, equipment or financial support. Maximum of $10,000 (excluding GST).
Item Description Justification Seed Funding In-kind ($) contribution ($) Personnel e.g. Research Assistant hired for 36 hours over 6 e.g. Required to analyse data during Semester 1, 2016 $1774.08 weeks at $38.50 p/h + 28% on costs (0.6 FTE) Administration e.g. Administrative support to assist with e.g. Administration Officer John Do providing 2 hours of $998.40 organising focus groups administrative support each week during the project (2 hours x 13 weeks = 26 hours x $30 p/h+ on costs) Research and evaluation Dissemination Project activities Materials and equipment Project team Travel Other TOTAL (exc. GST)
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines Lead Applicant’s CV Please attach a CV summary (2 pages max.) for the Lead Applicant.
I have attached a CV to this application.
Certification by Applicant I certify that: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all details in this application form are true and complete; and 2. I have read and agree to abide by the Grant and Secondment Funding Guidelines.
Name (PLEASE PRINT): Signature: Date:
Endorsement by Head of School or Equivalent I have reviewed this application and fully endorse this proposal.
Add or note any conditions.
Name (PLEASE PRINT): Signature: Date:
Endorsement by Associate Dean (Education) or Equivalent I have reviewed this application and endorse this proposal.
Name (PLEASE PRINT): Signature: Date:
Endorsement by Dean of Faculty or Equivalent (for Secondments only) I have reviewed this application and endorse this proposal.
Name (PLEASE PRINT): Signature: Date:
Scholarship Program Grant/Secondment Guidelines