Academic Innovation Project (AIP) 2018/19 Guidelines for Applicants Project Focus The Academic Innovation Project (AIP) fund (formerly known as the Teaching Innovation Project [TIP]) supports projects that develop innovative pedagogy and/or relate to research into teaching and learning practice. Priority is given to projects that can have an impact at institutional level or higher. This could be achieved by, for instance, leading a project that could serve as best practice to enhance DMU academic practices more widely; lead to publication in a peer-reviewed journal; or support a funding application for further pedagogic research. Funds will be available for the 2018-19 academic year (subject to budgetary approval). Applications are invited that address the aims of the ongoing curriculum review with specific reference to the ULTAS: Embedding good practice in Personal Tutoring Creative approaches to assessment and feedback Embedding initiatives like #DMU Global, #DMU Works into the curriculum New approaches to programme design Bids that include student are especially invited. Successful applicants will be required to produce interim reports, a final report for ULTC and a poster for the annual Learning and Teaching conference. Funds available Applications are invited from individuals and/or teams. Cross-university bids and those with a wider university impact are encouraged in order to promote collaborative working. Bids that include or are led by Teacher Fellows and National Teaching Fellows are also encouraged. Individual applications can be made for funding up to a maximum of £5,000. Group projects may make the case for funding to a maximum of £10,000. The funding can be used to buy equipment, enhance academic support or support buy-out for individuals and teams and must be expended by the end of financial year (31st July 2019). A detailed budget with costings must be supplied. Please note that conference attendance will not normally be supported through the AIP fund. The application deadline for academic year 2018-2019 AIP funding is Friday 23 March 2018. The bid outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 10 working days of the AIP Panel meeting. Proposals should be sent by the deadline to with subject heading Application ‘AIP 2018/19’. Please ensure that applications have been signed off by the relevant PVC Dean or Director. The Academic Innovation Project Board, chaired by the PVC (Academic), will manage the bid process. The Learning & Development team in Organisational Development will manage allocation of project funds once awarded. Academic innovation Project (AIP) funding proposals 2018/19
Academic Innovation Project (AIP) 2018/19 Guidelines for Applicants Project Focus The Academic Innovation Project (AIP) fund (formerly known as the Teaching Innovation Project [TIP]) supports projects that develop innovative pedagogy and/or relate to research into teaching and learning practice. Priority is given to projects that can have an impact at institutional level or higher. This could be achieved by, for instance, leading a project that could serve as best practice to enhance DMU academic practices more widely; lead to publication in a peer-reviewed journal; or support a funding application for further pedagogic research. Funds will be available for the 2018-19 academic year (subject to budgetary approval). Applications are invited that address the aims of the ongoing curriculum review with specific reference to the ULTAS: Embedding good practice in Personal Tutoring Creative approaches to assessment and feedback Embedding initiatives like #DMU Global, #DMU Works into the curriculum New approaches to programme design Bids that include student are especially invited. Successful applicants will be required to produce interim reports, a final report for ULTC and a poster for the annual Learning and Teaching conference. Funds available Applications are invited from individuals and/or teams. Cross-university bids and those with a wider university impact are encouraged in order to promote collaborative working. Bids that include or are led by Teacher Fellows and National Teaching Fellows are also encouraged. Individual applications can be made for funding up to a maximum of £5,000. Group projects may make the case for funding to a maximum of £10,000. The funding can be used to buy equipment, enhance academic support or support buy-out for individuals and teams and must be expended by the end of financial year (31st July 2019). A detailed budget with costings must be supplied. Please note that conference attendance will not normally be supported through the AIP fund. The application deadline for academic year 2018-2019 AIP funding is Friday 23 March 2018. The bid outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 10 working days of the AIP Panel meeting. Proposals should be sent by the deadline to with subject heading ‘AIP Application 2018/19’. Please ensure that applications have been signed off by the relevant PVC Dean or Director. The Academic Innovation Project Board, chaired by the PVC (Academic), will manage the bid process. The Learning & Development team in Organisational Development will manage allocation of project funds once awarded. Academic innovation Project (AIP) funding proposals 2018/19