Teaching fellowships
The main source of teaching and learning fellowships is the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC). This page has an overview of the ALTC Fellowships Program, with links to further information.
Staff wishing to apply for awards should also seek assistance from Dr Judith Lyons or Dr David Hirst in the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Centre.
ALTC Fellowships 2010 - 2011
Nominations are now called for the ALTC Fellowships commencing in 2010. There are two types of fellowships: National Teaching Fellows and Teaching Fellows.
National Teaching Fellows
Up to five ALTC National Teaching Fellowships are available. National Teaching Fellows undertake a significant program of highly strategic fellowship activities equivalent to up to one year of full time engagement.
It is anticipated that in most cases National Teaching Fellows will undertake their Fellowship between 1 July 2010 and 31 Dec 2011. Maximum total funding available for each ATLC National Teaching Fellowship: $350 000.
Teaching Fellows
Up to ten ALTC Teaching Fellowships are available. Teaching Fellows undertake a program of activities that address an identified learning and teaching issue within their institution or within a discipline. The one-year period of the fellowship includes three months of full time engagement.
It is anticipated that in most cases Teaching Fellows will undertake their Fellowship between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011. Maximum total funding available for each ALTC Teaching Fellowship: $100 000.
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 2010 Fellowship Scheme Guidelines. Nominations close 26 February 2010.
All successful Fellows will be announced in May 2010.
The ALTC Standing Committee may choose to offer a nominee a fellowship under either program.
Quick links to ALTC information:
- Amendments to Fellowship Guidelines 2010 [PDF 103KB]
- 2010 Fellowship Guidelines [PDF 260KB]
- Nomination process