University of Alberta
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
Revised: November 2015
Application for TLEF Project Funding
in the area of Teaching and Learning
Submit the original and 3 copies of your application to the Strategic Initiatives Manager, Centre for Teaching
and Learning (CTL), 5-02 Cameron, and a PDF copy of the signed application to tlef.ctl@ualberta.ca by
January 18, 2016*. (See the “Application Checklist” and “Application Formatting and Limitations” on next page.)
This funding is intended to support projects related to improving teaching and learning. Funded activities will
promote one or more of the cornerstones and aspirations stated in Dare to Discover: A Vision for a Great University.
Please refer to the TLEF Handbook and Terms of Reference for criteria that will be applied to project proposals.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Principal Applicant’s Name:
Department or Division and Faculty or School:
Principal Applicant’s Position:
U of A Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
Project Title:
Start and End Dates of Project:
Funding Requested from TLEF:
$
Names and Affiliations of Co-Applicants (Include Position/Title):
Prior TLEF Funding for this Activity:
Year:
Total Contributions from Other Sources:
$
$
Are the principal applicant and co-applicants eligible per
UAPPOL “Eligibility to Apply For and Hold Research Funding Procedure”?
Yes
No
Is this application a resubmission from a previous TLEF adjudication? What year? ____
Yes
No
Will you apply for funds from the Killam Research Fund for this project?
Yes
No
Will you apply for funds from the President’s Fund for Performing and Creative Arts?
Yes
No
Does your proposal require human ethics approval?
Yes
No
SIGNATURES
Complete and attach "Request a New Application/Proposal" page via the Researcher Home Page. For instructions,
consult the “Guide to Researcher Home Page” booklet found on the RSO website: http://www.rso.ualberta.ca/.
If applicable, obtain signatures of U of A co-applicants using the “Pre-Submission Supplementary Signature Page”.
(*Note, internal deadlines for signatures will vary by faculty; contact your faculty Research Facilitator for details.)
Protection of Privacy – The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Alberta
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 2 of that Act. It will be used for the purpose of
adjudication and administration of the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund. Direct any questions about this collection to: FOIPP Liaison
Officer, Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), 2-40 South Academic Building (SAB), Edmonton, AB T6G 2G7;
tel (780) 492-8372; fax (780) 492-1438.
University of Alberta
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
Project Funding in the area of Teaching and Learning
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please ensure the following items are included in your application. For details of what is required for a particular
item, please refer to the “TLEF Project Funding in the Area of Teaching and Learning” section of the handbook.
“Summary of Request” application form
"Request a New Application/Proposal" page created via the Researcher Home Page, and if applicable, “PreSubmission Supplementary Signature Page” with U of A co-applicant signatures.
Key Words (up to 6)
Abstract (up to 150 words)
Project Description (up to 4 pages; additional pages for references will be accepted)
Note: Applications will benefit from demonstrating how the project is related to educational theory and/or
empirically validated educational practice. It is not necessary to address items not relevant to the project.
Content may include:
Innovation
Collaboration
Evaluation
Sustainability / Impact on Students
Dissemination
Budget, Justification, and Schedule of Timelines (Budget: up to 1 page per year; Justification and Timelines:
incorporate with budget or provide up to 1 page per budget year)
An abbreviated curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) for the principal applicant
Appraisal Letter from Chair or Dean, unless submitted under separate cover
Ranking from the Dean, unless submitted under separate cover
Application Formatting and Limitations:
Please ensure your application is written in layman’s language and has been proofread. All applicants are required
to use 12 point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, and single spacing for their application.
Total allowable length of each section is noted above. In the event the limits are exceeded, the Selection Committee
reserves the right to not consider additional pages.
Hard copies are to be back-to-back, three-hole punched, and NOT stapled. Sections are to be presented in the order
outlined above. Exception: “Project Description” should address relevant content items but may be written in freeform text rather than individual sections.
The electronic submission will be a PDF copy of the full signed application in the order above. In addition,
Microsoft Word versions of the “Abstract” and “Project Description” sections are to be submitted.
Please coordinate with your Department and Dean’s Office to ensure only one set of copies is submitted.
Curriculum Vitae Requirements:
An abbreviated curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) for the principal applicant is required. The Selection
Committee reserves the right to request the CV of any co-applicant at a later date, if required.
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