University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants
Internal — University of Calgary only
University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants support educators and staff in teaching innovation and research to enhance student learning experiences and develop educational leadership.
Funder: University of Calgary
Due Dates: October 26, 2026 (Optional formative feedback) | January 13, 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000–$30,000 for one- to three-year projects, plus a $5,000 Emerging Scholar Incentive
Summary: Supports teaching and learning innovation and research that enhance University of Calgary students’ learning experiences and develop educational leadership.
Key Information: Principal Grant Holders must meet appointment requirements and remain continuously employed by UCalgary throughout the grant.
Description
Funded by the Provost’s Office, the University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants support projects that integrate teaching, learning and research to enhance student learning experiences. The program advances the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and builds educational leadership capacity among educators and staff. Projects should draw on research evidence, generate knowledge relevant to UCalgary’s context, and share findings within the university and the broader post-secondary community.
Applicants select one of five areas of focus: digital transformation in teaching and learning; program innovation; signature learning experiences; an inclusive, caring and sustainable UCalgary culture; or institutional commitments to ii’ taa’poh’to’p. Supported work includes digital and open education, curriculum renewal, experiential and global learning, accessibility, sustainability, community well-being, and Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, being and connecting. Projects may extend beyond the classroom.
