Grants & Awards

A range of teaching awards, citations and grants are offered through the Education Design, Quality and Standards Directorate, while national awards are offered through the Universities Australia.

This year the Teaching Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday, 22 October.

JCU Teaching Excellence Awards for 2026

Sessional Teaching Awards recognise the significant contributions made by sessional staff to the JCU teaching and learning community. College Deans may nominate any staff member who has been employed on a sessional basis throughout the year.  Up to six (6) awards, with a prize value of $500 each, will be awarded in 2026.

Inclusive Practice Awards recognise JCU staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to assisting students with disabilities. Nominations are made by students who are registered with AccessAbility Services.  The awards recognise staff who are flexible, consultative, proactive and/or innovative in addressing the challenges faced by students who are studying with a temporary or permanent disability, injury, illness or health condition.

Inclusive and Accessible LearnJCU Site Awards are an initiative of the Education Division and facilitated by the Education Design, Quality and Standards Directorate.  Up to four (4) awards, with a prize value of $500 each, will be awarded in 2026.

Deputy Vice Chancellor Education’s Gen AI Curriculum Awards recognise the many ways in which JCU’s educators strive to ensure JCU’s student experience is sector-leading.  Up to five (5) awards valued at $1,500 each, will be granted in 2026.

JCU Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning recognise and reward the diverse contributions that individuals and teams make to the quality of student learning in a specific area of responsibility over a sustained period.  Up to four (4) citations valued at $2,500 each will be awarded across JCU in 2026. Additionally, the individual or team considered to have made the most outstanding contribution to student learning will receive a further $2,500 (total award of $5,000).

For further information and Nomination Forms, please visit Grants & Awards on the EDQS SharePoint.

The 2025 Teaching Excellence Awards were presented on Thursday, 4 September; winners of all awards can be viewed on the presentation slides.