Fund for Innovation and Research into Learning and Teaching (FIRLT)

​​In line with its Teaching and Learning policy ( 

Learning-and-teaching-policy.pdf ), Stellenbosch University established the Fund for Innovation and Research into Teaching and Learning (FIRLT) in 2005 in order to encourage a culture of innovation and reflection in teaching and learning at the University. The fund provides an opportunity for lecturers to innovate, evaluate effective practices and processes, and to investigate teaching and learning problems, solutions and trends.  It also provides a mechanism for the dissemination of results designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning.  Any lecturer, team of lecturers or Centre responsible for teaching and learning, may apply for an award.

FIRLT awards are made twice a year by a subcommittee of the Committee for Teaching and Learning. Proposals are funded up to a maximum of R45 000. All applications are considered by the FIRLT Committee:

• Dr Faaiz Gierdien, Curriculum Studies, Faculty of Education, [email protected]
• Dr Taryn Bernard, Arts and Social Sciences, [email protected]
• Dr Margaret Blackie, Chemistry and Polymer Science, Faculty of Science, [email protected]
• Dr Nicoline Herman, Deputy Director: Centre for Teaching and Learning, [email protected]
• Dr JP Bosman, Head: Centre for Learning Technologies, [email protected]
• Prof Susan van Schalkwyk, Director: Centre for Health Professions Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, [email protected]
• Mrs Jean Farmer, Advisor: Centre for Teaching and Learning/Centre for Health Professions Education, [email protected].

Closing date for this year's applications: 25 May and 9 November 2018​.

For queries, send an email to [email protected] or call Jean Farmer at 021 808 2956 / 021 938 9832.​