Teaching Development Fund (TDF)
We are committed to supporting innovation and developments in learning and teaching. Each year funding is made available through a bidding process for individuals and teams. Student involvement is a core component of all funded projects and cross-departmental collaboration is strongly encouraged.
As a successful project holder, you will be encouraged and supported to disseminate the outcomes of your work through early collaboration with potential users and through local and national publications and events.
TDF bidding information
Call for Proposals
A total of £40,000 has been allocated for projects starting from 1 August 2013 and proposals are now invited for this latest round of funding. There is no formal lower or upper limit for funding; past projects have ranged from around £500 to over £10,000.
Proposals are also encouraged for small-scale, student-led projects up to £1, 000.
Proposals should be submitted, using the TDF proforma, by email to Dr Helen King, Head of Academic Staff Development by Monday 15 April 2013.
Proposals will be assessed by the review panel and the final decision ratified by the University's Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee (ULTQC) at the end of May. Proposers will be informed of the outcome shortly after.
Project information
Anyone with an idea for a project is invited to attend a session on Wednesday 13 February, 13:15 – 14:05 in 8W 2.15 to discuss and ask questions about writing a proposal (including dissemination and evaluation). Please email the Academic Staff Development Team to book your place.
Do get in touch with Helen King if you have any queries or are interested in putting together a collaborative bid and would like support in identifying potential project partners.
As a successful project holder, you will be encouraged and supported to disseminate the outcomes of your work through early collaboration with potential users and through local and national publications and events.
