Centre for Teaching Excellence: apply to host

Educational institutions in Scotland are invited to apply for funding to set up and run a national Centre for Teaching Excellence. Find out how to apply.


Overview

Scottish educational institutions that offer teacher training are invited to apply for funding to set up and host a national Centre for Teaching Excellence.

The Centre for Teaching Excellence will support research and innovation into new approaches for teaching and learning.

Funding is available over 2 financial years:

  • £800,000 to the end of March 2025
  • £3.5 million to £4 million between April 2025 and end of March 2026

The application process has two stages. This guidance covers stage 1. Successful applicants will be invited to provide more information at stage 2 which opens in November 2023.

The fund is open to collaborative and single bids, from institutions that:

  • offer Initial Teacher Education (ITE), and
  • have education research capacity

Applications for stage 1 must be sent by 5pm on Monday 7 October 2024.

Contact

Email: EducationReform@gov.scot

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