LinkedUp Award Scheme

Collaboration for creative learning

Deadlines and timescales

What are the deadlines for applications?

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The last deadline was  21st June 2010 and at present no further projects can be considered.  If you would like us to alert you if another opportunity arises, please send us an Expression of Interest form.

Applicants are encouraged to get in touch with us to discuss their ideas before submitting their application. They are notified of  the outcome of the application within 4 weeks of the deadline, and may start work on the project as soon as it has been approved.  Successful applicants are invited to a briefing meeting where they can meet other project leaders and find out more about leading a LinkedUp project.

Expression of Interest Form (46 KB)

How long do projects last?

The table below shows the time frame for each project, based on the different application deadlines. Taking account of holidays and the start of the new academic year, the time for projects to complete their work is similar whichever deadline is chosen.

Project leaders are asked to send a report at the end of each phase, and receive more detailed information about planning and management when their application is approved.

Project Phases Time allowed
A. Preparation  
Partners plan in detail, ensure availability of resources, etc. 6 weeks
B. Implementation  
Partners carry out the project, working with pupils/students 3 months
C. Resource development  
Project members create dissemination materials 2 months

 

Dates

Application deadline Approved by (latest) Phase A ends Phase B ends Phase C ends Publication + event(s)
15-Oct-09 22-Nov-09 31-Jan-10 31-May-10 31-Jul-10 Autumn 2010
15-Dec-09 31-Jan-10 22-Mar-10 20-Jul-10 08-Nov-10 Autumn 10 / Spring 11
15-Feb-10 22-Mar-10 31-May-10 15-Oct-10 15-Dec-10 Spring 2011
23-Apr-10 21-May-10 16-Jul-10 07-Dec-10 15-Feb-11 Spring 2011
21-Jun-10 19-Jul-10 15-Oct-10 4-Feb-11 21-Mar-11 Spring / Summer 2011