The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fund gives educators the chance to test their ideas for improving education in practice and to inform and inspire the VU community with their findings.
Want to know more about the SoTL fund and the experiences of previous participants? Learn more about the background and success stories before applying.
What is in it for you?
⌚ 10k Euro budget to dedicate time and hire assistants to research your innovation
👩🏫 Training in SoTL concepts and methodologies
🤝 Mentorship by SoTL experts at the VU Centre for Teaching & Learning
🌐 Join the network of SoTL practitioners at VU Amsterdam
✨ Recognition for your leadership in educational innovation
💹 Great foundation for a larger SoTL project supported by (inter)national funding
What is expected from you and your team?
💡 Propose an exciting SoTL project with real potential to help future-proof education at VU Amsterdam
💕 Commit yourself to the full implementation of your SoTL project by January 2026
🧩 Participate actively in the training, networking and dissemination activities
Apply by 31 October and (if your proposal is granted) implement your project in 2026!
