The Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme (PTAS) provides funding to support learning and teaching enhancement through pedagogical innovation and research. PTAS aims to encourage and support activities that will make a significant contribution to the enhancement of learning and teaching at the University of Edinburgh, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Specifically, the scheme aims to: encourage new learning and teaching (L&T) practices, innovations, and inquiry share good L&T practices across the disciplines and service areas promote and recognise L&T excellence raise the status of university L&T enhance the quality of student learning enhance L&T scholarship capabilities across the university Who can apply All University of Edinburgh staff with learning, teaching or student support roles are welcome to apply. You don't need any special expertise in educational projects and the IAD can provide advice and support on your bid. We particularly value bids that involve collaboration with undergraduate and postgraduate students. Levels of funding available There are two levels of funding available. Small Projects Grant Scheme – monies up to a maximum of £2500 Regular Grant Scheme – monies between £2500 and £18,000 Application deadlines There are typically two application deadlines in each academic year, in late October and late March. Please see the PTAS webpages (link below) for more details More information & how to apply For more information, guidelines, application deadlines, and how to apply, please go to the full PTAS webpages: Principal's Teaching Award Scheme - full information This article was published on 2024-02-26