How to Apply
Guidelines
Read the latest guidelines and eligibility requirements for funding through the ALT-2040 fund.
Application Process
Learn more about the steps involved to apply for funding through the ALT-2040 fund.
Application Templates
Download Word and Excel templates to develop a proposal.
FAQ
Find frequently asked questions regarding the ALT-2040 fund.
Funding Streams
The ALT-2040 Fund enriches student learning experiences through three distinct funding streams available to support transformative teaching and learning at every level.
STrEAM 1
Open Educational Resources (OER) focus
UP TO $10,000
Available to eligible projects that focus on developing or adapting OER resources or incorporating open educational practices in one or more courses.
STrEAM 2
Course innovation partnership
UP TO $15,000
Available to eligible innovative, research-informed projects that focus on developing and implementing focused on existing courses that align with a UBC Okanagan strategic academic priority conducted in partnership with one or more students.
STrEAM 3
Learning experience enhancement
UP TO $25,000
Available to eligible projects that focus on developing and implementing innovations grounded in research-informed practices that enhance an academic program or provide benefits across multiple programs.
*New* STrEAM 4
Constellation Protostar fellowship stream
UP TO $10,000
Available for innovative projects focused on introducing novel media (technology) elements that leverage the unique learning environments available through Constellation. The Constellation Protostar fellowship stream provides a unique opportunity for instructors to collaborate with students, faculty colleagues, and professional staff to explore how media and applied technology can be used to transform learning environments and teaching and learning experiences.
Funding will be used to support student workers. Recipients will participate in a cohort community of interest during their fellowship.