Grants
The Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) (opens in a new window) provides funding for innovation and development, strategic priorities, seed projects, leadership, extension and special initiatives grants. Further information is located on the OLT site under Grants and Projects (opens in new window)
Important Information
The submission date for Round 1, 2014 OLT grant proposals is November 2013. OLT has not yet released information and guidelines for the 2014 scheme, however staff who are interested in developing proposals for November are advised to acquaint themselves with the 2013 guidelines (opens in a new window).
Calls for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for internal review are now open. See below for information and instructions for submitting an EOI.
The OLT Grants programs comprise:
Round One 2014 OLT Grants Scheme -
Timeline for internal review process
| Expression of Interest submitted for internal review | 12:00 PM Monday 26 August, 2013 |
| First Review Panel meeting | Monday 2 September, 2013 |
| Applicant informed of Review Panel decision and feedback | Wednesday 4 September, 2013 |
| Endorsed full proposals submitted for second internal review | 12:00 PM Monday 30 September, 2013 |
| Final Review Panel meeting of endorsed full proposals | Tuesday 8 October, 2013 |
| Applicants advised of recommendations for changes if necessary | Thursday 10 October, 2013 |
| Submission to OLT | November (date TBA) |
Innovation and Development
Innovation and Development Projects support research, development and innovation related to the enhancement of learning and teaching in higher education. The program covers a wide range of priority areas, including assessment, curriculum renewal, student diversity and internationalisation.
Please complete the Expression of Interest for the OLT Innovation and Development grant (DOCX, 19.04 KB) and return via email to Dr Lisa Armitage.
Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Leadership for Excellence projects build leadership capacity in ways consistent with the promotion and enhancement of learning and teaching in contemporary higher education.
Please complete the Expression of Interest for the OLT Leadership for Excellence grant (DOCX, 21.15 KB) and return via email to Dr Lisa Armitage.
Seed Projects
Seed Projects provide for pilot projects which test and evaluate an original idea. Applications can address any of the priorities in the Innovation and Development or Leadership for Excellence programs, or any other topic. More details are provided in the information documents for these programs.
Please complete the Expression of Interest for the OLT Seed grant (DOCX, 16.92 KB) and return via email to Dr Lisa Armitage.
