Learning & Teaching Enhancement Fund (LTEF)
Principal Investigator Name:
Status:
350 Victoria St.
Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3
416-979-5000 ext. 6570
Fax: 416-542-5879
www.ryerson.ca/lt
Full Time
Limited Term, Start Date:
End Date:
Department/School:
Email:
Names and Affiliations of Other Applicants:
Name
Affiliation
Title of Proposal:
Budget request from LTEF: $
Budget from other sources: $
1. Summary of Proposal: Provide a brief description of the proposal, suitable for public circulation if
funded (100 words - approx. 700 Characters):
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2. Provide a clear statement of the project's rationale and objectives and how it meets the LTEF
criteria. Include a short literature review that supports this rational. (Maximum 1 page):
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3. Describe the proposal's methods and potential outcomes. Explain how it develops a new
academic initiative or substantially strengthens an existing one. Include how this project will enhance
teaching in the broader community. Please consider the evaluation criteria described in the call for
proposals, as well as the goals of developing effective, efficient and sustainable projects. If the
proposal involves work with non-Ryerson groups, please explain and confirm that collaboration in the
proposal. Include a description, if appropriate, of relevant on-campus support and resources.
(Maximum 1 page):
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4. Explain how this proposal will impact students including the number of students that will be
impacted and if applicable how students are used in this project (100 words):
5. Describe potential obstacles and how they will be resolved (100 words):
6. Describe how the expected project outcomes will be measured (100 words):
7. Describe the evaluation process (How will success be determined and what outcome-based
criteria will be used to determine success, 100 words):
8. Describe the timeline for the project noting that typically funds will be made available January
2016 and are to be expended during the 2015-2016 academic year but no later than January 31,
2017. (50 words):
9. How does this project align with the priorities of Ryerson's Academic Plan
(http://www.ryerson.ca/provost/planning/) as categorized below (100 words):
a. Enable greater student engagement & success through exceptional experiences
b. Increase SRC excellence, intensity & impact
c. Foster an innovation ecosystem
d. Expand community engagement & city building
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9. BUDGET Itemize proposed expenses, please be very specific and put all details (If hiring,
calculate the hourly rate, number of hours and add benefits; for expenses attach quotes from the
vendors or online resources):
1) Salaries including benefits:
a) Students
Hours
Rate $
/hr +benefits, vacation pay (if applicable)
b) Technical Assistant Hours
Rate $
/hr +benefits, vacation pay (if applicable)
c) Other
Hours
Rate $
/hr +benefits, vacation pay (if applicable)
Please refer to the HR website to find rates and benefits: http://ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/
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Roles and responsibilities:
2) Equipment (include quotes if possible):
a) Purchase or Rental $
b) User Fees $
b) Other $
Budget justification for equipment:
3) Travel:
a) Field Work $
b) Project related travel $
Budget justification for travel:
4) Dissemination:
a) Publication costs $
b) Presentation costs $
5) Other, itemize other sources (if any):
a) Item 1
Cost $
b) Item 2
Cost $
c) Item 3
Cost $
d) Item 4
Cost $
Calculate Total Budget $
* Please include detailed budget justification
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Required Field: Failure to supply a detailed budget justification could result in the proposal being excluded from
consideration:
Budget Justification:
Note: The budget must be spent by January 31, 2017 unless approved by the Vice Provost,
Academic in advance.
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