Who can apply?
Faculty who teach courses in which students engage with remote communities are invited to apply for up to $5,000 per course for the 2016/2017 academic year.
Applications are welcomed on a rolling basis until the funding is exhausted. Please note there is a total of $30,000 in funding to be awarded in the 2016/17 academic year.
Funding is intended to cover:
- Student travel to remote locations
- Student accommodation in remote locations
- Community events related to student projects (ex: catering or venues for consultation)
- Events or workshops
- Stipends for community partners who offer their time to support the student projects
- Project supplies
- Other costs directly related to the remote
- CBEL collaborations
- Funds are not intended for capital investments such as the purchase of teleconferencing equipment.
Any Questions?
Not quite sure what to include in your budget? Have a look at this sample budget (Excel File).
Please have a look at our FAQs or email the Centre for Community Engaged Learning at community.learning@ubc.ca