Under the Learning and Teaching portfolio, the AASA invites Expressions of Interest for a project grant of up to $5,000 from academic staff of AASA member universities (including affiliate members) wishing to undertake an innovative learning and teaching project in support of priority themes of the AASA. 

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The objectives of the program are to: 

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• Provide support for innovative learning projects in support of First Nations engagement in architecture. 

• Facilitate and foster collaborative projects between schools of architecture. 

• Disseminate a project report including methodologies and results of the project to member universities (and more widely) to encourage innovation and best practice.

 

Timelines 

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• First call for applications: 19th May 2025. 

• Deadline for applications: 9 pm AEST 16th June 2025. 

• Successful applications announced end of June 2025. 

• Project commencement – it is expected projects will run in Semester 2, 2025, however Semester 1, 2026 projects will also be eligible. The project may commence as soon as the winner is notified. 

• Presentation to AASA AGM in Auckland in October 2025 (of proposal and ongoing project – online if not in person). 

• Complete project report to be submitted by 30th July 2026 and presented to AASA AGM in late 2026. 

 

Funding disbursement 

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The grant will be disbursed in two payments. An initial payment of half of the grant amount will be made on signature of the MOU between the AASA and the successful organisation. A final payment for the balance of the grant will be made following review of a midway progress report to be submitted at an agreed mid-point of the project and subject to the MOU agreement.

 

Expression of Interest Submission Details & Selection Criteria 

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Proposals will be assessed on their: 

• Innovation and enhancement of student learning experience of First Nations engagement and country (30%); 

• Contribution to the scholarship of teaching and learning (30%); 

• Impact (30%); 

• Encourage collaboration between institutions (10%). 

 

The selection committee will comprise the AASA executive and selected experts in first-nations architectural education. Applicants will be advised in writing if successful.

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To submit an application, please complete the table below. ​​