Seed Fund Call For Teachers V

Introduction about COIL

In this Seed fund call applicants may apply for funding for a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in existing academic courses.

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) connects existing academic courses across institutions through virtual collaboration, fostering cross-cultural exchange among students and teachers. A COIL is not a new course; rather, it is an innovative methodology designed to enhance the delivery of an existing course in a virtual classroom setting.

Seed funding is available to support teachers from at least two different Ulysseus partner universities in the joint design and delivery of a COIL. Eligible costs may include travel and related expenses for in-person meeting(s) at the partner universities, providing space and time to collaboratively shape this innovative educational format.

Are you interested but don’t yet have a partner? Join our Ulysseus Online Matchmaking Event on 22 April and connect with potential collaborators.

Funding & Financial Procedures

This seed funding supports academics in co-creating a COIL, enabling teachers to meet in person for joint design and planning. By applying to this call, applicants agree to the following conditions:

• The applicant may receive up to €2,500 in financial support for planning and designing the COIL together with the collaborating partner.
• The funds will be paid to the applicant(s) (i.e. the travelling teacher) by their Ulysseus home university. Mobility can take place in both directions, meaning that each Ulysseus partner may travel to the other Ulysseus partner university, allowing for up to two separate visits where relevant. If both parties decide to travel, each must submit an application via their respective home university’s proposal form. Each applicant may receive up to €2,500 in funding.
• Expenditures will be reimbursed on the basis of actual costs incurred, supported by documentation (e.g. invoices, travel tickets).
• Travel costs must comply with the local university’s travel policies and regulations, and must be economically justifiable.
• Proof of delivery: After the COIL has taken place, the granted teacher submits a short report including:
  • An overview of expenditures
  • A brief reflection via the Project Report Form on outcomes and lessons learnt (please note that your institution may require a different form or procedure).
  • Optional: sharing of additional written documentation and/or photos.
• If the agreed COIL outcome is not delivered, the eight Ulysseus higher education institutions reserve the right to demand repayment of any expenditures incurred or disbursed by the applicant.