Teaching and Learning AI Fellowships
Teaching and Learning AI Fellowships allow faculty members to develop and evaluate new AI applications that support teaching and student learning. Supported through Copilot 365 licenses, project funding, and dedicated support, the Fellows will have designed novel AI applications, piloted them in various learning environments, and evaluated their efficacy by the end of the winter 2027 term.
Click the call to action button below for information about the five Fellowships awarded in Spring 2026. Summaries of their project outcomes and action-ready resources will be added as projects are completed or reach major milestones.
Grant Opportunities
Explore University of Waterloo funding opportunities that can help you develop, test, and evaluate teaching and learning ideas at different scales.
Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Grants
LITE Seed Grants provide funding for smaller-scale teaching and learning projects, course-level innovation, and instructional development activities. With a LITE Seed Grant, you can:
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Assess new approaches to teaching and learning
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Examine student learning within existing instructional approaches
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Pursue instructional development opportunities
Amount: Up to $7,500
Timeline: Up to 18 months
Application Deadline: June 1 and October 1 annually. Consult the Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement Grants webpage for current submission dates
Teaching Innovation Incubator (TII) Projects
Teaching Innovation Incubator projects provide funding and support for institution-wide, cross-functional, and cross-faculty teaching and learning initiatives. With TII support, project teams can:
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Explore efficient and effective strategies for innovative teaching and learning
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Develop new approaches to teaching, assessment, and educational technology use
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Apply societal advances to improve Waterloo’s learning environment
Amount: Up to $20,000 for project-specific expenses
Additional Support: Project coordination support and access to Incubator resources
Timeline: Up to 24 months
Application Deadline: December 1 annually. Consult the Teaching Innovation Incubator webpage for current intake details.