PUNKTUM - Pedagogical development projects

The application process

The application process consists of two steps. In step 1, everyone who wants to apply for Punktum funding must submit a video presenting the project idea; the video can be no longer than six minutes. The project idea should also be described in a text, maximum 500 words. The video and text should be uploaded to the Punktum site in Canvas.

All project ideas are assessed by a panel consisting of recognised and distinguished teachers at Umeå University. If needed, the panel will ask questions to the applicants. The ideas that the panel deem most interesting will receive an invitation to write a complete project application (step two).

In step two, the fully developed applications will be assessed and ranked according to established criteria.

Background

Punktum funds come from the University's funding for undergraduate education. Therefore, only projects targeted at undergraduate and graduate level at Umeå University can be granted project funding (i.e. not projects at postgraduate level or commissioned education). The funds are managed by, and distributed through, the Centre for Educational Development (UPL) at Umeå University. The project funds are to be used for development projects whose purpose is to promote the development of higher education pedagogy, learning strategies, learning environments or other aspects of education at Umeå University.