This year's call for proposals from the Fund for Student Research (FOSTER ) for research-oriented teaching-learning projects with a funding volume of between €5,000 and €25,000 is open until September 1, 2025. The call is thematically focused on FOSTER.AI and is aimed at teachers and students at TUD.

Would you like to submit a teaching project (e.g. curricular formats, innovative modules or optional offers such as summer schools or colloquia) as part of the current call for proposals and are unsure about how to create the didactic concept? Then this workshop will support you with valuable tips and individual advice.

When? 14.08.2025, 09:00-13:00
Where? Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Room FOE 101

What can you expect?
You will receive a practical overview of the evaluation criteria of a didactic concept in FOSTER support. Brief inputs on constructive alignment, learning objectives and rough and detailed planning will provide orientation. You will then continue to work on your own concept - with individual support.

Aims of the workshop

• Participants will be able to explain the criteria for assessing the didactic concept and apply them to their own specific concept.
• Participants will be able to formulate concrete learning objectives for their teaching-learning concept.
• Participants will be able to assess the coherence of their previous ideas/concept in terms of learning objectives, didactic methods and learning success assessment and adapt them if necessary.

Registration: Please register bindingly by e-mail:
Important: Bring your previous preparatory work with you - e.g. concepts, schedules or materials. You will have the opportunity to work on them further.

FOSTER (Funds for Student Research) is a funding program within the framework of the Excellence Strategy "TUD 2028 - Synergy and beyond", which supports research-oriented learning and teaching at TUD. Students and teaching staff can apply for funding for projects that strengthen student research. In addition to the annual call for proposals with funding amounts between €5,000 and €25,000, there is also continuous funding for smaller projects up to €4,999, which is decided on every two months.

Further information on the workshop can be found on our homepage.