Awards and grants
University of Auckland Teaching Excellence Awards
These annual awards recognise excellence in teaching. Successful applicants receive a medal and a prize of $6,000. There are up to five Teaching Excellence Awards made each year in the following categories:
- Sustained Excellence in Teaching (two awards)
- Early Career Excellence in Teaching (two awards)
- Leadership in Teaching and Learning
Read more about the awards and view the previous recipients.
Congratulations to the recipients of the University Teaching Excellence Awards for 2022.
Sustained Excellence in Teaching
Early Career Excellence in Teaching
Te Whatu Kairangi | Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards
Te Whatu Kairangi | Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards are coordinated by Ako Aotearoa and recognise tertiary educators who share their commitment to outstanding practice and make a difference to learners.
Congratulations to the recipient of the 2023 award for innovation in learning, teaching and curriculum, Melanie Wall:
Melanie Wall is a Senior Tutor in the School of Environment who was recognised for the prestigious national award.
Read more about Melanie Wall’s contribution to learning and teaching on the Ako Aotearoa website.
Two new categories have been introduced for 2023.
Le Moana Mua award – recognising the outstanding practice of Pacific Educators who educate Pacific People.
Group award – reflecting the collaborative nature of teaching.
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants are designed to enhance student learning experiences through the integration of teaching, learning and research, and support colleagues as they develop educational leadership capability. The grants fund projects that are aligned to the University’s institutional priorities.
Three streams of funding are available:
- Small scale projects – Development and Innovation Grant
- Medium scale projects – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant
- Capacity building – Learning Leaders Grant
Applications for 2023 are open and the deadline for submission is 5pm, Monday 13 November 2023.
The Change One Thing challenge
Launched in February 2023, the Change One Thing challenge grants small awards to recognise impactful teaching practices. The 2023 grant recipients have now been announced.
Scholarships
Academic Career Advancement Programme
ACAP gives mid-phase doctoral candidates a head start in their academic future.
Page updated 08/08/2023 (added Aotearoa 2023 recipient, closed TEA applications)