Contact
Prof. Dr. Uta Wilkens
Vice Rector for Teaching, Continuing Education and Media
Phone: +49 (0) 234 / 32-24745
Email: prorektor-lehre@rub.de
Research-oriented Teaching
What is the aim of the programme?
The Research-oriented Teaching programme aims to contribute visibly to the further development of tiered degree programmes, in particular by providing students with an increasing degree of freedom and opportunities to help shape higher education resulting from an early introduction to research.
Who can apply?
All academic faculties can participate in the programme. Lecturers must submit a joint application with their students or provide evidence of approval by the relevant departmental student committee. If an application involves not just a change to a single course but a change to the teaching curriculum, the application must be supported by the respective Dean’s Office.
What funding is available?
The amount and scope of funding depends on the specific project proposal. Funding is available for both personnel and material costs. Funding may also be granted for measures where implementation has already begun. However, funding is not available for projects that have been underway for some time in the form proposed in the application. Applications must demonstrate clearly how the proposed project or measures will be consolidated, if successful.
What is the procedure and who makes the decisions?
Funds are allocated on the basis of a competitive process. In order to participate, you should submit a five to ten page draft proposal outlining the project, its target audience, its integration into the teaching curriculum and existing degree programmes, a schedule of implementation, the assigned and requested resources, as well as consolidation plans.
The University Commission for Teaching (Universitätskommission für Lehre, UKL) discusses the applications and makes recommendations to the Rectorate, which decides on the funding. The UKL may co-opt a representative from RUB’s Professional Development Office as an external advisor to assist with evaluating the educational merit of the applications in the context of higher education.
Applications
The programme will hold two application rounds. The first round ends with an application deadline of 31 May 2012. Applications submitted by this first deadline will be evaluated and final decisions made by July 2012, e.g. projects can begin at the start of the 2012/13 winter semester. The second round ends 2with an application deadline of 30 September 2012. Applications submitted during this round will be discussed at the beginning of the 2012/13 winter semester, which means funded projects can start in 2013 at the earliest.
