The Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is dedicated to building capacity for SoTL research in the University of Saskatchewan. The Centre recognizes the necessity of providing faculty with the support to develop and prepare high quality SoTL research proposals.
- The SoTL Flicker Grant is for masters and doctoral students who wish to explore teaching and learning questions through a small-scale, mentored SoTL project integrated into their academic studies.
- The SoTL Spark Grant is for faculty who are new to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and are ready to develop their first SoTL project through structured learning, mentorship, and sustained support.
- The SoTL Ignite Grant is for faculty who have demonstrated prior engagement in SoTL and are prepared to advance the scope, rigor, and impact of their research through more sophisticated, theory-informed, or collaborative projects.
- The SoTL Flare Grant is for faculty teams ready to collaboratively investigate a significant, discipline-specific teaching and learning challenge with the potential for sustained impact on curriculum, programs, or teaching practices.
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SoTL Flicker Grant
- Undergraduate students (typically honours students)
- Master's and doctoral students
Intended for students who wish to explore teaching and learning questions by integrating a small-scale SoTL project into their coursework, thesis, dissertation, or disciplinary research.
Key Characteristics:- Mini, exploratory SoTL projects
- Strong emphasis on learning about SoTL
- Integration with existing graduate or undergraduate research
- Faculty mentorship and support from the SoTL Centre
Value of Award: $2,500 for two years
Number of Awards: 2
Application Deadline: March 1 (if this is a weekend, it will be extended to the next business day)
Review the SoTL Grant Handbook for eligibility and application requirements.
SoTL Spark Grant
- Early career researchers
- Faculty new to SoTL
Intended for faculty members who are new to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and are ready to develop their first SoTL project through structured learning, mentorship, and sustained support.
Key Characteristics:- Two-year developmental program
- Cohort-based learning and individualized mentorship
- Focus on project design, ethics preparation, and launch
- Emphasis on readiness and learning rather than prior SoTL experience
During the initial year, faculty will work one-on-one with the Director of the Graham Centre for SoTL to develop their SoTL research proposals, obtain necessary ethics approvals, and to craft a dissemination plan. In the subsequent year, faculty members will immerse themselves in the research process, encompassing data collection and analysis (with continued support from the Director), all with the ultimate aim of sharing their discoveries with the wider educational community.
The financial support offered by the SoTL Spark grant will primarily cover essential expenses related to attending the Mount Royal SoTL Symposium in Banff, which takes place annually in November. The purpose of participating in this conference is to gain familiarity with the SoTL landscape, connect with fellow SoTL researchers, and initiate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the dissemination of valuable SoTL research findings.
Value of Award: $5,000 for two years
Number of Awards: 3
Application Deadline: March 1 (if this is a weekend, it will be extended to the next business day)
Review the SoTL Grant Handbook for eligibility and application requirements.
SoTL Ignite Grant
- Mid-career faculty members
- Experienced SoTL scholars
Intended for faculty members who have demonstrated prior engagement in SoTL and are prepared to advance the scope, rigor, and impact of their research through more sophisticated, theory-informed, or collaborative projects.
Key Characteristics:- Emphasis on methodological rigor and scholarly leadership
- Projects with broader impact or complexity
- Clear plans for dissemination and knowledge mobilization
- Not intended for first-time SoTL project
We strongly encourage applicants seeking a SoTL Ignite grant to explore collaborative opportunities by connecting with a partner within or between different colleges at the University of Saskatchewan. Collaborative endeavors can enhance the quality and impact of SoTL research, fostering innovation and cross-disciplinary insights.
Award Value: $10,000 over two years
Number of Awards: 2
Application Deadline: March 1 (if this is a weekend, it will be extended to the next business day)
Review the SoTL Grant Handbook for eligibility and application requirements.
SoTL Flare Grant
- Established faculty teams within a single College or School
Intended for faculty teams ready to collaboratively investigate a significant, discipline-specific teaching and learninhg challenge with the potential for sustained impact on curriculum, programs, or teaching practices.
Key Characteristics:- Team-based, discipline-focused SoTL research
- Emphasis on collaboration, capacity building, and scale
- Encouraged involvement of undergradute and graduate students as research partners
- Focus on sustained impact beyond the grant period
Award value: $25,000 over two years
Number of Awards: 1
Application Deadline: March 1 (if this is a weekend, it will be extended to the next business day)
Review the SoTL Grant Handbook for eligibility and application requirements.