CLIF Grants

Centred on Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF)

Call for Proposals
Theme: Supporting Collaborative Learning at the University of Windsor
Deadline extended to: Monday, January 28, 2013

Overview
The Centre for Teaching and Learning has chosen to focus this round of the Centred on Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF) on Supporting Collaborative Learning at the University of Windsor. These projects might include, but are not limited to, areas such as collaborative networked learning, computer supported collaborative learning, using learning management systems (e.g., CLEW) as a context for developing collaborative learning, assessment of  student learning in a collaborative context, alignment of collaborative practices with learning outcomes, feedback, classroom assessment techniques, peer- and self-assessment, and online education assessment.

Criteria
Preference will be given to projects that:

• focus explicitly on collaborative learning;
• demonstrate potential for educational impact;
• foster inclusion;
• innovate;
• build on existing research and literature;
• offer a clear rationale;
• emphasize collaboration;
• demonstrate a clear plan; and
• establish assessment procedures.

Individuals holding a full-time teaching appointment (including tenured and tenure-track faculty, learning specialists, librarians, and other AAS appointments, and limited term faculty) at the University of Windsor for the term of the grant (May 2013 through April 2014) are eligible for grants of up to $2500.

About CLIF
The Centred on Learning Innovation Fund (CLIF) grants faculty members up to $2,500 for teaching and learning projects related to a theme chosen annually. Since its launch in 2007, the CTL has awarded 26 CLIF grants to faculty members and staff from Nursing; Business; Arts and Social Sciences; Education; Science; Engineering; and staff from the Leddy Library; Centre for Smart Community Innovation; International Students’ Centre; Centre for Career Education; Office of the Vice-Provost, Students and Registrar; and Research Ethics Board.

Applications must be submitted by the principal applicant electronically by Friday January 18, 2013. The application system will be available Monday, December 3, 2012.

Purpose
The purpose of the Centred on Learning Innovation Fund is to stimulate the development, implementation, and assessment of innovative teaching and learning.

Eligibility
Applications are encouraged from:

• all disciplines;
• instructors employing all modes of university course delivery;
• individuals holding a full-time teaching appointment (including tenured and tenure-track faculty, Learning Specialists, and Limited Term faculty and AAS appointments) at the University of Windsor for the term of the grant (May 2012 through April 2013); and
• individuals or teams.

Applications Procedure
Applicants must complete the online application [available December 3, 2012] including a project description (2 pages maximum) as well as a proposed budget. Please see the form below for further details. Please follow the instructions concerning departmental and/or faculty approval on the appropriate form.

Conditions of the Award
Reporting
Grantees will submit a brief interim report by November 20, 2012 and a final report demonstrating the findings and confirming completion of the project by April 15, 2013.

Funding
Funds will be disbursed in one payment. Please take into account whether research ethics clearance is needed as you prepare your application. For more information, please contact the Office of the Research Ethics Board at ex. 3948, or via email at ethics@uwindsor.ca.

Ineligible Expenses
The following item is not an eligible expense:

• course release

Expenses with Limited Eligibility

• Regional travel for research purposes cannot exceed 20% of the total award.
• Campus hospitality (e.g. working lunches) cannot exceed 10% of the award amount (no alcohol is permitted).
• Equipment and Apparatus (including computer hardware) up to a maximum of 20% of the total award.

View abstracts from previously successful projects:

• 2007-2008 CLIF Abstracts
• 2008-2009 CLIF Abstracts
• 2009-2010 CLIF Projects
• 2010-2011 CLIF Abstracts
• 2011-2012 CLIF Abstracts

Please feel free to contact us by email at clif@uwindsor.ca for advice and assistance in preparing your proposal.