{"id":388,"date":"2020-04-22T12:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T16:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2025-12-03T11:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:50:00","slug":"cuelf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/awards-and-grants\/internal-funding\/cuelf\/","title":{"rendered":"Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF)"},"content":{"rendered":"

At TLS, we recognize that the development of experiential learning opportunities requires support. The goals of the Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund (CUELF) are to help expand and enhance existing experiential learning initiatives and promote awareness of experiential learning across Carleton.<\/p>\n

What is Experiential Learning?<\/h2>\n

The experiential learning cycle<\/a> (Fig. 1) is when a learner makes meaningful connections (reflection) between their experiences (action) and conceptual understandings (theory). Learners can start anywhere in the cycle and would ideally complete more than one full cycle of reflection-theory-action.<\/p>\n

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Reflection can happen in a wide variety of ways: written reflections or journals, individual or group debriefs, annotated assignment submissions, and more. Action can take place in the classroom, the community, a real or simulated workplace, or a combination of these. Theory can be related to academic content, personal or professional growth, civic impact, and more.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Carleton\u2019s 12 types of experiential learning activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Project Types<\/h2>\n

In winter 2026, CUELF funding will provide financial support of up to $2,500 for experiential learning projects within a single credit course. Program-level initiatives will not be supported in this call.<\/p>\n

If your request is for less than $500, we recommend that you contact your department chair as a first step to inquire about the availability of departmental funds.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h2>\n

Instructors and faculty members are eligible to apply. A letter of support from your department head is not required.<\/p>\n

Learning support staff and contract instructors are eligible to apply. A letter of support from your department head is required, as the department head will be designated as the administrator of the funds. Letters can be submitted with your CUELF application or emailed to tls@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eligible Expenses<\/h2>\n

Eligible expenses include but are not limited to hiring research assistants* (RAs), support for off-campus activities (e.g. transport, admission fees), support and honoraria for community\/industry partners, event costs, purchase of equipment or technology.<\/p>\n

Ineligible expenses include but are not limited to reimbursement or honoraria to Carleton faculty\/instructors\/staff, honoraria for guest speakers, memberships, conference costs (e.g. registration, travel, accommodation, food expenses).<\/p>\n

Reach out to tls@carleton.ca<\/a> or submit a support request to the TLS support portal<\/a> with any questions about eligible expenses.<\/p>\n

*Refer to the latest CUPE 4600 (Unit 1) collective agreement for current salaries, regulations and restrictions regarding RAships.<\/em><\/p>\n

Application Process<\/h2>\n

The call for applications for winter 2026 is now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To apply, you will need to submit an online application form<\/a> along with any additional documents, if applicable. Please review the requirements for letters of support. Letters can be submitted via the CUELF application form or emailed to tls@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We will notify applicants whether their application has been successful within four weeks of the application deadline.<\/p>\n

Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n