{"id":150,"date":"2023-08-18T15:38:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T19:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingawards\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:53:54","slug":"contract-instructor-teaching-innovation-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/teachingawards\/internal-awards\/achievement-awards\/contract-instructor-teaching-innovation-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Contract instructor Teaching Innovation Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Contract instructor Teaching Innovation Grant\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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\n \n 1.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Purpose\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Eligibility\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Application Process\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.\n <\/span>\n\n \n What to Include in Your Application\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 5.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Selection Process\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 6.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Sample Ideas for Using Grant Funds\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 7.\n <\/span>\n\n \n More Information\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 8.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Submission\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two grants of $6,000 are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of this grant is to provide support to Contract Instructors for investigating student learning and alternative approaches to teaching and assessing student learning at the individual, departmental, Faculty or institutional levels. The overall aims are to foster deep student learning at Carleton and promote curiosity, reflection, and exploration in the areas of teaching and learning. The intent of these grants is to support small-scale investigations and instructional development (teaching enhancement) activities. Proposals may focus on one or a combination of the following themes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Assessing new approaches to teaching and learning (what is possible and does it work?);<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Critically examining student learning with existing instructional approaches (what is happening and what could be improved?); and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pursuing instructional development opportunities (how could I teach differently to better facilitate deep student learning?).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Contract instructors who hold seniority are eligible to apply. A principal applicant may hold only one active CITI grant at a time. Collaborations with external colleagues are encouraged; however, grant funds must remain within Carleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Depending on the nature of the project, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) may be able to provide development support. Applicants are encouraged to consult TLS before applying to discuss project needs and timelines and to determine if the work can be accommodated within available resources and\/or completed within the time allotted by the grant. If so, a development plan created in collaboration with TLS and receiving TLS\u2019s assent should be included in the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grant funding cannot be used for the development of standard course materials, conference registration and travel expenses exceeding $2,000 (combined), journal subscriptions and professional memberships or services already funded at Carleton.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Candidates must submit an application form<\/a> and a proposal online portal by November 20 at midnight<\/strong>. Applications cannot exceed 10 pages<\/strong> (excluding the online application form).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What to Include in Your Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n