Research Article
UK National Teaching Fellowships – A Review of Rewards for the Individual
James Garo Derounian*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025
Pages:
48-56
Received:
21 January 2025
Accepted:
6 February 2025
Published:
7 March 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.her.20251002.11
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Abstract: Peer-assessed UK National Teaching Fellowships were introduced in 2000; and have been competed for every year. This article presents findings from National Teaching Fellows (NTFs), assessing their view of whether the fellowship represents a genuine reward, or not. 158 out of 608 teaching fellows (26%) responded to an online survey. The findings are therefore illustrative. 63% (of 158 respondents) indicated that their Fellowship came with a monetary reward. However, 37% gained no financial reward on securing their fellowship. Since 2018 when the UK Government ceased funding the scheme, only a handful of higher education institutes have stepped in to continue direct payments to their successful NTFs. In terms of indirect benefits, the most discussed, and divergent views related to promotion, and particularly professorships. “Paradise deferred” is the message, given that 34% believed their fellowship - to a greater of lesser extent - contributed to a successful promotion. But 19% replied that they received no indirect benefits from their award. Of 158 respondents 53% believed that a personal financial award would/did encourage them to apply for an NTF. The exact significance of a fellowship to promotion requires further research.
Abstract: Peer-assessed UK National Teaching Fellowships were introduced in 2000; and have been competed for every year. This article presents findings from National Teaching Fellows (NTFs), assessing their view of whether the fellowship represents a genuine reward, or not. 158 out of 608 teaching fellows (26%) responded to an online survey. The findings are...
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