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Learning and Teaching Grant Scheme
The University of the Sunshine Coast values and supports outstanding teaching. The Learning and Teaching Grant Scheme (LTGS) provides internal funding to staff to undertake scholarly work related to learning and teaching.
The purpose of the LTGS is to provide staff with an opportunity to:
- participate in the scholarship of teaching
- develop innovative teaching and programs
- develop their capacity to compete in national schemes, such as ALTC Grants, Fellowships and Awards.
The five programs available through the LTGS provide funding for different purposes, all with the ultimate goal of enhancing student learning and contributing to the higher education sector.
For more information, refer to the Learning and Teaching Grants Information Session (PDF 476 KB). The internal Learning and teaching grants are governed by the Learning and Teaching Grants Scheme Academic Policy.
Learning and Teaching Grant Scheme (LTGS) programs
Open Learning and Teaching Grants Program (OLTGP)
Open Learning and Teaching Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that relate directly to the purposes of the LTGS and go well beyond normal learning and teaching development and evaluation activities.
Grants, usually of $6,000, are offered in discrete funding rounds (three per year) for projects identified and proposed by teams or individuals. Download the factsheet (Word 669KB) and the application form (Word 73KB) and cover sheet (Word 302KB).
For instructions on how to apply, refer to OLTGP-Information and procedures (Word 45KB)
Commissioned Learning and Teaching Grants Program (CLTGP)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor may commission learning and teaching projects to address identified needs. Individuals may be invited to apply or a general call may be issued for applications.
The funding available for commissioned learning and teaching grants will usually be $6,000 and may vary at the discretion of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Seed Funding Program (SFP)*
Staff may apply to receive seed funding of up to $500 to support them in developing applications for ALTC grants, awards and fellowships.
Seed funding may be used for salary and non-salary costs. Download the application form (Word 317KB) and guidelines (Word 725KB)
Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Collaboration Funding Program (CFP) *
The Collaboration Funding Program provides, on a competitive basis, partial funding for staff to attend, report back on and engage with events hosted by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, and other events likely to result in increased engagement with the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
A maximum of $500 is available per successful applicant. Faculty are generally required to match the level of funding provided and will be responsible for monitoring recipients’ progress towards achieving their chosen outcomes.
Download the application form (Word 748KB) and guidelines (Word 724KB)
Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Grants Redevelopment Funding Program (GRFP) *
Applicants to the ALTC Grants Scheme who are favourably rated but do not receive ALTC funding will have access to the Grants Redevelopment Funding Program.
This program supports the development of the applicant’s project idea, particularly by responding to feedback provided through the ALTC assessment process.
The funding available is linked to the ranking given by the ALTC and the activities specified in the Grants Redevelopment Funding application. Download the factsheet (Word 731KB)