What Funds are Available?

Funding for staff training and development

Provided through the Staff Development Partnership, there are a number of sources of funds for staff development and training activities available within the University, in addition to departmental funds.

Funding schemes available:

Staff Development Fund

The Staff Development Fund incorporates the Administration Staff Development Fund, Development Fund for Technical & Support Staff and Departmental Staff Development Fund. The new fund will offer the same level of funding as before but we have made it simpler to apply by only having one application form and set of guidance notes for all members of staff). 

For more information Staff Development Fund

Funding for Teaching Enhancement Projects 

The Staff Travel Fund, funding for New Teaching Initiatives (NTI) and the Teaching Enhancement Forum (TEF) funds no longer exist.  However, to continue encouraging teaching enhancement activities, two streams of funding are now available...

For information Funding for Teaching Enhancement Projects

Remission of Tuition Fees (part-time degree courses)

Remission of part-time tuition fees for University of Leicester degree courses.  For information Remission of Tuition Fees

Do you want further assistance?
If you require further advice or assistance regarding funding criteria, please contact the Staff Development Partnership on staffdev@le.ac.uk or tel: (0116) 252-5021.