2018 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund: Call for Letters of Intent for Large TLEF Project Grants

At this time, we are calling for Letters of Intent for Large TLEF Projects (over $50,000). 

Application Deadline – 3:00 pm, July 14, 2017

We particularly welcome LOIs/proposals that address one or more of the following thematic areas:

• Enhanced experiential learning opportunities (including proposals that support ongoing reflection and validation of experiential activities)
• Development of validated methods to assess student learning (learning analytics)
• Curriculum/program scale transformations (e.g. multiple courses linked through a year of study, a program, etc.)
• Concentrated blended courses (e.g. non-13 week/3-hour class meeting structures, blended as reduced seat time; greater proportion of course delivered online)
• Enhancing and evaluating strategies to promote and utilize faculty-to-faculty and faculty-to-student interaction and communication, especially beyond class meetings
• Enhancing the scholarly communication skills (writing, speaking, listening, reading) of students
• Development or integration of open educational resources

All TLEF LOIs and proposals must be submitted online (http://apply.tlef.ubc.ca). Sample proposal forms and information about the TLEF are available at http://tlef.ubc.ca. It is important that applicants familiarize themselves with the TLEF criteria, application guidelines, regulatory policies, and the online application system before submitting a proposal.

Large TLEF Project grants are eligible to receive up to $250,000 over the life of the entire project. This funding can be active for up to three years for multi-year projects. For multi-year projects that return to request subsequent funding, 2nd- and/or 3rd-year funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress in meeting project goals.

The University deadline for Large TLEF Project LOIs is 3:00 pm on July 14, 2017. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submissions are reviewed by an internal Faculty review committee and then by the UBC TLEF Adjudication Committee. The Vice-Provost will invite applicants whose LOIs are supported by the Dean of the respective Faculty as well as the TLEF Adjudication Committee to develop a full Large TLEF Project proposal, to be submitted by 3:00 pm on October 13, 2017.

If you currently hold a Large TLEF Project grant and plan on seeking 2nd- and/or 3rd-year funding, you do not need to submit a new LOI; rather, you will need to submit an updated Year 2 or Year 3 proposal, budget, and Interim Report on your project by the October 13, 2017 deadline.

Proposal Development Support – Drop-in Sessions

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), Faculty-based support units, UBC Studios, and the Library will provide feedback and proposal development support for faculty wishing to submit TLEF proposals. Support will be available on topics such as pedagogy, assessment, media, technology integration, interaction, project scope, and budget development. Please ensure that you consult with central- and Faculty-based support units if you are intending to request their assistance in the development of your project. 

Between June and August, you can contact tlef.info@ubc.ca to request consultation support. Between September and November, CTLT will host weekly drop-in sessions for prospective TLEF applicants who are developing Large and Small TLEF project proposals. Information on drop-in sessions will be posted on the CTLT Events website: http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca

If you have any questions about the TLEF funding process or criteria, please send them to tlef.info@ubc.ca.