Proposals are sought from institutions or consortia for projects implementing a technical innovation at an institutional level in the context of lifelong learning and workforce development, building on existing strengths.

Grant 11/08: Call for Institutional Innovation projects in lifelong learning and workforce development

Proposals are sought from institutions or consortia for projects implementing a technical innovation at an institutional level in the context of lifelong learning and workforce development, building on existing strengths.

Initiative Theme Description Funds

Institutional innovation projects

e-Learning, Organisational Support, Business and community engagement

Projects developing and implementing the use of appropriate technologies and processes to enable HE-level learning services that meet the needs of learners in the workplace, and of their employers.

  • Total funds: £3 million
  • Around 15 projects sought
  • Projects should last between 18 months and two years
  • Funding of £100k to £300k per project is available

A guide to bidding for this grant funding call is now available as a recorded presentation

Funding is available for projects starting from March/April 2009, with a project length of 18 months to two years. All projects must be complete by 31 March 2011.

The deadline for receipt of proposals in response to this call is 12:00 noon on Friday 9 January 2009

Only one bid per institution will be accepted

Eligibility Proposals may be submitted by Higher Education (HE) Institutions funded by HEFCE or HEFCW. FE institutions in England that teach HE to more than 400 FTEs are also eligible to bid provided proposals demonstrate work that supports the HE in FE agenda.

Summary
Submission Deadline
09 January 2009 12:00
Funding
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Committees