STEP Call for Proposals for Funded Project

QAA Scotland and CDN have opened a call for proposals from staff and students across Scotland’s colleges and universities for a funded project on ‘Delivering Tailored, Targeted and Personalised Support’.

Up to £10,000 of funding is available to support the development and delivery of the project, which will contribute to Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP).

Managed in partnership by QAA Scotland and CDN, STEP is the national enhancement programme for the Scottish tertiary sector. Funded by the Scottish Funding Council, the programme enables colleges and universities to work together to enhance learning, teaching, the student experience and staff development across tertiary education.

Project proposals should address the current STEP theme, ‘Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys’. They may focus on support for a specific cohort or group of students, a particular aspect of the student experience, peer support, or health and wellbeing.

Proposals must be collaborative, involving more than one institution or agency, and should include students as partners.

Quality Enhancement Manager at QAA Scotland, Alison Eales, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to support, develop and showcase high-quality student support initiatives, to work collaboratively across Scotland's colleges and universities, and to share best practice across the sector. We very much look forward to hearing your innovative and impactful ideas.”

The deadline for submitting proposals is Wednesday 3 December 2025. More information and the application form is available here.