We invite faculty, students and staff at UBC Vancouver to submit proposals for Small Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Innovation Projects. The deadline for proposals is 3pm on November 13, 2025.
About Small TLEF Innovation Projects
These grants are intended to support experimentation with pedagogical approaches that have strong potential to enhance learning through grassroots projects. Applicants can request up to $50,000 over the life of the project, which can span between one and three years. Small TLEF Innovation projects should advance UBC’s strategic priorities and align with one or more of the TLEF Fund priorities for 2026/27. More information about the application criteria can be found at https://tlef.ubc.ca/application/tlef-criteria/.
Application process
Learn more about Small TLEF Innovation projects and how to apply by visiting the TLEF application page at https://tlef.ubc.ca/application. The online application system will open on October 30.
Consultation sessions
For more information and support, register for the TLEF General Information session on September 25. The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) will also host a series of drop-in TLEF consultation sessions between September 26 and November 7 for potential TLEF applicants.
Register for TLEF the information and consultation sessions by visiting the CTLT events website: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/event-category/tlef/.
Simon Bates
Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning