The EDGE Office oversees the administration of a number of education grants:
| Funding | TDG - Teaching Development Grant | ERG - Education Research Grant | OBTL - Outcomes Based Teaching & Learning Fund | QEF - Quality Education Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective | To encourage institutions to adopt innovative approaches to teaching, and improve the quality of the learning environment | To strengthen the relationship between teaching and research and foster a culture of evidence based teaching | To assess the outcomes of OBTL implementation | To promote quality education within the ambit of basic education |
| Funding Source | University Grants Committee (UGC) | University Grants Committee (UGC) | University Grants Committee (UGC) | Quality Education Fund (QEF) |
| Funding Period | Triennium of 2009 - 2012 | Triennium of 2009 - 2012 | 4th year – 2010/11 5th year – 2011/12 |
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| Call for proposals | Twice a year | Once a year | TBC | Open bidding, direct application to QEF |
| Schedule | 2nd call for proposals: February 2012 (closing date extended to 12 April 2012) |
Call for proposals: TBC |
Call for proposals: TBC |
Open bidding, direct application to Quality Education Fund (QEF) |
| Funding Ceiling | $180,000/project | Max. $1M/project | Varies | Varies |
| Project Duration | 18 months | 2 Years | 1 Year | Varies |
| Approval Panel | Internal reviewers | External reviewers | Committee within CityU | Sub-committee of Quality Education Fund (QEF) |
| More Information | Link | Link | Link | Link |
