This year UTAS Library is able to offer one grant to a UTAS author for the creation or adaptation of an open textbook.
There are two types of grants:
Expressions of interest for the 2024 grant close on 2nd October 2024.
Authors applying for a grant must:
Authors should use the funding for the purpose of covering costs associated with producing the textbook.
This may include:
Authors are required to:
It is expected grant-funded textbooks are:
The Library provides guidance on:
The Library provides support with:
There are several scenarios where grant applications will not be considered.
They include:
Submit an expression of interest to UTAS Library and a member of the team will contact you to discuss available options and support.
The Library has three main priorities for the creation of open textbooks :
University of Tasmania academics are eligible to apply for funding through the Council of Australian University Librarians annual open textbook grants program.
Learn more about the CAUL OER Collective grants program for authors.