To share and collaborate
Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme
Objectives
The Scheme aims to enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning (T&L) at the University by supporting our teachers to share experience and collaborate on T&L initiatives (including experiential learning) at reputable universities with strong pedagogical or curriculum innovations and by facilitating reciprocal visits by scholars from these universities to the University. The Scheme also serves to benchmark the University’s pedagogy and curriculum against international best practices in distinguished universities worldwide. Exchanges with non-university learning organisations may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they have a strong track record of collaboration with universities on T&L initiatives, and are leading in innovative pedagogy.
Eligibility
All full-time teaching staff with a minimum of two years of service at the University are eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to take a leadership role in curriculum enhancement and pedagogical innovations at the Faculty, School or departmental level. Each applicant can only submit one application in each application round.
Application timeline
TEF applications for academic year 2026-27 will be processed in two rounds, with the following deadlines:
- 1st round – October 9, 2026 (Friday)
- 2nd round – February 12, 2027 (Friday)
Endorsed proposals, together with all supporting documents, should be submitted by e-mail to Ms. Cynthia Wong, Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance Section of the Registry (e-mail: cynwong@hku.hk; tel: 3917 5535) on or before the abovementioned deadlines.
Briefing seminars
The Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) will organise a briefing seminar around one month before the deadline for each application round. During these seminars, Professor Olivia Leung, Chair of the TEF Sub-group, together with colleagues from TALIC, will provide an overview of the Scheme and practical guidance on preparing proposals, including illustrative examples of teaching and learning activities that may be undertaken during the exchange. The schedules of the TEF briefing seminars are as follows:
- TEF briefing seminar 2026-27 (1st round)
Date: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building - TEF briefing seminar 2026-27 (2nd round)
Date: January 6, 2027 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building
Faculty-based briefing sessions on the Scheme can also be arranged upon request. Faculties may contact Professor Luke Fryer of TALIC (e-mail: fryer@hku.hk) to make the necessary arrangements.
Enquires may be directed to Ms. Wong at tel: 3917 5535 or email: to cynwong@hku.hk.