Priority Areas for 2017

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 2017

1.  Emerging and consumer technologies and their adaption and application for higher education

2.  Learning outdoors

3.  Mobile technologies integrated into curriculum and modes of learning and teaching

4.  New approaches to video (for example, using video for assessment and feedback)

5.  Student contributions to knowledge generation

6.  Learning modes adapted to new classroom designs at UWA

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.

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 Summary.

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 a minimum of three progress blog reports, initial, midway and final.

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.

19. Subject to any external funding terms and conditions, any intellectual property arising out of this grant will be owned in accordance with the University’s policy on Intellectual Property, as updated or amended from time to time.

20. All members of the project team, excluding students who are involved for academic credit and staff members, must have an appropriate contract in place with the University for the duration of their involvement in the scholarship project.

Application Process

Applications are to contain two attachments:

1.  The original application in MS Word format and Lead Applicant’s CV.

2.  A scanned copy of the application with all signatures as requested on the final page.

Completed applications and enquiries should be submitted to:

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 Name / Title e.g. Professor
Position / Unit Code*
School/Area / Faculty/Area
Email / Phone

*Teaching unit this project will be applied to (if applicable).

Team member 1 (if applicable) / Title e.g. Professor
Position
School/Area / Faculty/Area
Team member 2 (if applicable) / Title e.g. Professor
Position
School/Area / Faculty/Area
Priority Areas Addressed / Emerging and consumer technologies & their adaption and application for higher education
Learning outdoors
Mobile technologies integrated into curriculum and modes of learning and teaching
New approaches to video (for example, using video for assessment and feedback)
Student contributions to knowledge generation
Learning modes adapted to new classroom designs at UWA
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.
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. What other specific unit/s would benefit from your innovation?
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 from others has been agreed to in order to achieve the proposed outcomes?
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

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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 weeks at $38.50 p/h + 28% on costs (0.6 FTE) / e.g. Required to analyse data during Semester 1, 2016 / $1774.08
Administration / e.g. Administrative support to assist with organising focus groups / e.g. Administration Officer John Do providing 2 hours of administrative support each week during the project (2 hours x 13 weeks = 26 hours x $30 p/h+ on costs) / $998.40
Research and evaluation
Dissemination
Project activities
Materials and equipment
Project team Travel
Other
TOTAL (exc. GST)

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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:

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