Teaching fellowships
Breaking news
On 16 November 2011, the Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans announced the establishment of the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) to support learning and teaching in higher education. See the Minister’s media release.
The main source of teaching and learning fellowships is the Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT). This page will have an overview of the OLT Fellowship Program, with nomination instructions.
Staff wishing to apply for an OLT Fellowship should seek assistance from the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Centre via ctlc@latrobe.edu.au.
OLT Fellowships 2012
Nominations are now called for the OLT Fellowships commencing in 2012. There are two types of fellowships: National Teaching Fellows and Mid-Career Fellowships.
National Teaching Fellowships
Up to five OLT National Teaching Fellowships are available. National Teaching Fellows exercise leadership in undertaking a significant program of fellowship activities over the course of 12 months, contribute to various national learning and teaching events, and develop national and international networks appropriate to their fellowship activities.
It is anticipated that in most cases National Teaching Fellows will undertake their Fellowship between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013. Maximum total funding available for each OLT National Teaching Fellowship: $250 000.
Mid-Career Fellowships
Up to five OLT Mid-Career Fellowships are available. Mid-Career Fellows undertake a short program of activities over a period of three to six months, addressing an identified learning and teaching issue within their institution or within a discipline, with the goal of enhancing disciplinary or inter-disciplinary teaching and learning within their institution, and beyond. The one-year period of the fellowship includes three months of full time engagement.
It is anticipated that in most cases Mid-Career Fellows will commence their Fellowship between 1 July and 31 December 2012. Maximum total funding available for each Mid-Career Fellowship: $60,000.
Nomination process
Individuals may nominate with the support of their institution. Nominees prepare a written nomination and obtain a written statement of support from their home institution, as detailed in the 2012 Fellowship Scheme Guidelines.
All successful Fellows will be announced in May 2012.
- Nominations instructions [PDF 281 KB]
Closing Date
- Nominations close 28 February 2012.
Further information is available from the OLT at; http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/Quality/Pages/OLT.aspx