2013 - Scheme for Teaching & Learning Research (Stelr)

2013 - Scheme for Teaching & Learning Research (STeLR)

College of Science Engineering and Health

The STeLR process aligns closely with the LTIF process for 2013 and is intended to provide an entry point for future grants. Applicants who are awarded an LTIF grant will not be eligible for a STeLR grant in the same year for the same project.

STeLR proposal form

Submission Guidelines

Proposals must:

be submitted as a single word document
be submitted in A4 format using Arial 11pt font with 2cm margins
be saved in the following format ‘stelr11_school_surname’
be endorsed by the Head of School (or equivalent)
Include emails from project members, acknowledging their support and willingness to participate.

NOTE:The completed application form is to be submitted by email to Rick Ryanby Monday 12 November 2012

Project Title (no more than 30 words)

Project Leader

Title
Surname
Given Name
School
Position
Phone
E-mail

Project Team

Include details of ALL internal RMIT staff and external team members. Add additional rows as required.

Name / Position / School or, for external member, Institution / Anticipated % allocation of project work (out of 100) / Phone / Email

Brief Project Description (no more than 150 words)

Provide an overview of the project; outline what you plan to do and the outcomes you anticipate.

Complete after item 7.

Rationale (no more than 300 words)

Please address the perceived need for this project.

Include reference to published literature and similar projects in other contexts.
Cite all references.

Strategic Relevance (no more than 200 words)

Please describe how your project supports RMIT’s strategic directions.

We are calling for proposals which support the strategic directions outlined in‘Where Bold Hopes Can Be Realised: A Red Paper on RMIT’s Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015’and will allow RMIT educational offerings to:

be global in reach and impact;
be work-relevant and industry-partnered;
make a difference to urban environments; and
Apply technology in ways that are innovative and improve student learning outcomes.

Applicants should base their proposal on priority areas derived from the RMIT Strategic Plan.

enhancing the student cohort experience
improving student retention
embedding ‘design thinking’ and technology into the curriculum to develop innovative programs
designing or redesigning sustainable offshore programs
redesigning programs and/or courses for flexible delivery modes, including Open Universities Australia
designing or redesigning programs and/or courses in high impact areas
implementing AQF and TEQSA requirements
redesigning curricula around new learning spaces
enhancing sessional staff professional development
using learning and teaching standards to improve the student experience and outcomes in all locations
Promoting and supporting indigenous participation in tertiary education.

Detailed Project Design (no more than 300 words)

Outline the key elements of the project design. Include methodology,activities to be undertaken, evaluation and dissemination strategies.

Project Methodology and Management

Add additional rows as required.

Commencement Date / Completion Date / Key Activities / Key Project Outcome/s
e.g. 16 January 2013 / 16 February 2013 / Conduct Interviews / Record and analyse data

Evaluation and Dissemination

Outline how you will evaluate your project. Link it to your objectives and explain how you will tell others about it

Budget and Justifications

Use this table to detail all funding requested. Add additional rows as required.

Name of team member ORService area (e.g. EduTAG, Library) ORType of material required, etc. / Specify salary level, material cost etc. / Direct Cost / On-costs / Total
TOTAL

Note: When framing your budget please take into account information in the section detailing implications for other groups. Don’t include expenditure or work by other groups unless you have confirmed it with them.

Refer to your School Finance Manager and the current RMITSalary Schedules
Include on-costs as follows:
HE continuing staff, both academic and professional - 35.91%
HE contract staff, both academic and professional, whose contract is for less than 12 months - 27.41%.
HE casual staff, both academic and professional - 15.87%
TAFE teaching staff, both fixed term and continuing - 27.41%.
TAFE professional staff who are continuing - 35.91%.
TAFE professional staff who are on contracts of less than 12 months - 27.41%
TAFE casual professional staff - 15.87%.

Ethics Approval

To avoid unwanted delays in commencing your project, applicants are required to complete and attach a completed Ethics Checklist.

The checklist will allow you to identify the ethical issues associated with your research and assess the level of risk associated with your research.
Completing the checklist will assist your project planning, timelines, etc.
Although the checklist will direct you to the appropriate ethics application form, you are NOT required to complete an ethics application form until (and unless) your STeLR project is approved.

ATTACH: Once you have completed the checklist, please print off and attach to your STeLR grant application the response you receive from the Ethics Committee.

Eligibility criteria

Does the project proposal:

Address at least one strategic objective from the RMIT Strategic Plan?
Relate to one of the RMIT priorities of being global, urban and connected?
Have a budget compliant with accounting standards and which use current salary scales and on-costs?
Show evidence of consultation with relevant stakeholders including the School Finance Manager and service units where relevant?

Selection criteria

How well does the proposal rate in terms of:

Demonstration of clear potential to improve student learning experiences, outcomes and employment opportunities
Evidence of a clear return on investment, by demonstrating the potential for application in areas of the university beyond their immediate context
Demonstration of the ability to deliver project outcomes within approved timeframes and with requested resources (table format)
Demonstration of the need for the project, including reference to previous relevant projects, published literature and L&T context
Demonstration of sound project design and methodology
Demonstration of how the impact of the project will be evaluated (e.g. by improved data in PARS or by improved CES)
Demonstration of how knowledge and best practice from the project will be shared and disseminated

Submission Approval

Please complete the following, including endorsement from each members Deputy Head (L&T)

Project leader

Program
School
Name
Signature / Date

Project team members

Name / School/ Institution if other than RMIT / Role/ nature of contribution to the project

The project leadersDeputy Head (Learning and Teaching): I support this application, which if successful will be included in individual and School work-planning.

School
Name
Signature / Date

NOTE: To be completed by each team member’s Deputy Head (Learning & Teaching)

Other team membersDeputy Head (Learning and Teaching): I support this application, which if successful will be included in individual and School work-planning.

School
Name
Signature / Date

Other team membersDeputy Head (Learning and Teaching): I support this application, which if successful will be included in individual and School work-planning.