Grants for HE Pedagogy events

CUCD Education Committee Grants 2025-26

Application date for Round 2: Monday 1 June 2026

Please note: this funding is to support pedagogical projects and events only; it does not cover outreach events or research projects

The Funding Scheme
Grants for up to £500 are available to support enquiry, discussion, projects, events, and conference panels that have a clear focus on advancing pedagogy in UK Classics HE.

Our awards may be used to:

• fund student assistants and development of materials for pedagogical projects
• provide financial support (in the form of an honorarium) to speakers at pedagogically themed conferences or seminar series, particularly from under-represented groups in Classics, either at graduate level or on precarious job contracts
• support accessibility to pedagogical educational events or conferences (e.g. technological support, bursaries to cover the costs of caring responsibilities, accessible room hire).

CUCD is particularly keen to promote:

• new pedagogical discussions in Classics and Ancient History
• the establishment or expansion of the subject in new institutions
• equality and diversity, to promote inclusion in the subject community
• a geographical spread of discussions and events across all areas of the UK, including those with a regional focus.

Priority will be given to applications that: have a clear explanation of their pedagogical objectives and impact, a viable plan and timeline, a clear and convincing rationale, have made efforts to save money and work efficiently with their resources, and aim to bring more diverse audiences to Classics and new voices into our discussions. We are happy to help publicise events via the CUCD website.

How to Apply
All applications must:

• include a lead applicant — an academic or postgraduate — based at a UK HE institution;
• explain how the project develops teaching and learning in Classics and/or closely related disciplines, including e.g. the literature, history, archaeology, philosophy, linguistics, visual culture, and reception of ancient Greece and Rome;
• relate to teaching in higher education in the UK; crossover projects with school teaching are welcomed;
• confirm that the lead applicant will provide a report at the conclusion of the project, via a short post for the Education Committee’s blog: ‘Teaching Classics and Ancient History’: https://cucdeducation.wordpress.com
• clearly explain how the funding will be used to advance pedagogy, curriculum discussion and awareness of the changing nature of Classics higher education provision in the UK, particularly in light of evolving student needs and issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The £500 limit will mean that events will tend to be small. Where possible, it is hoped that the organising institution will also provide some funding, e.g. a matching grant, free rooms, or administrative support. We are happy to receive applications for less than £500. The event or start of the funded project should usually be at least two months after the Grant application date to allow the provision of funds in good time. The completion of the project should take place within one year of the grant award date. Round 2 awards will be confirmed by the end of June 2026.

The short Application Form, with further details, is available here

Applications forms and queries should be sent to the Chair of CUCD Education Committee: Chairs of CUCD Education Committee, Professor James Robson (james.robson@open.ac.uk) and Dr Jamie Wood (jamie.wood@conted.ox.ac.uk).