Teaching and Learning Initiatives Funding
The T&L Initiatives Funding scheme aims to support small-scale initiatives across the University that will enhance teaching and learning and/or the student experience. While there is no set minimum/maximum amount that you can apply for under this scheme, applications should normally be for £1,500 or less and we will look favourably on any match-funding which can be made available by Schools/Services.
Some examples of activities that may be eligible for funding are a staff training session, refreshments for a focus group meeting with students and funding for T&L-related extra-curricular activities. All ideas will be considered. Please note that the same (or a very similar) initiative would not normally receive T&L Initiatives funding on multiple occasions. There is an expectation that any longer-term initiatives will become self-sustaining.The University is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion through its Teaching & Learning funding and award schemes, and to ensuring that these schemes are accessible to all colleagues. We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled and neurodivergent applicants. We also welcome applications from the wide range of disciplines and areas across the University, including colleagues in professional services roles and those on part-time contracts.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Since there is a limited amount of funding available, we would advise you to apply as early as possible in the financial year to ensure that you can take full advantage of this opportunity and to enable the financial arrangements to be made in good time. The funding must be spent and cleared by 31 July 2025.
If you would like to apply for this funding, please complete the T&L Initiatives Funding Application Form (below) and email it to Jennie Chetcuti (j.l.chetcuti@reading.ac.uk). Funding requests will be considered and approved (as appropriate) by the Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellors (Teaching and Learning), in consultation with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Experience) (Professor McCrum).
For more information, please contact cqsd-tandl@reading.ac.uk.
2024 T&L Initiatives Funding application form
Previously Funded initiatives:
- Setting up a Law Journal run by a student team and overseen by the SDTL in the School of Law. The first edition of the Foxhill Law Journal was published in February 2023.
- How should MSc placements be assessed? Gathering the views of students to inform assessment
Funding Requirements and Guidance:
The purpose of the guidance below is to support colleagues who are planning to submit an application for, or have already been allocated a Teaching & Learning funding award with the overall planning and managing of the budget.
- Guidance for the Financial Administration of a Teaching and Learning Funding Award (CQSD 28 02 2024)
Some general notes are below :
- Project proposals must provide a budget outline with approximate costs.
- Awarded funding can be used for a range of purchases including equipment, materials, travel expenses, as payment for time, or refreshments for focus groups.
- All project-related expenditure must be complete by 31st July.
- Please note that gift vouchers or Campus Card top-ups cannot be used as an incentive to encourage student attendance at focus groups or as a payment for the completion of work/tasks.
- Payments via gift vouchers or Campus Card could be considered a 'benefit in kind' and therefore be subject to tax. Applicants should bear this guidance in mind when drafting their proposed budget.
- Payments to students should be completed using the Campus Jobs Portal.
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For guidance on completing these payments please contact Campus Jobs on 0118 378 4499 or campusjobs@reading.ac.uk