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Applying for the Teaching Innovation Award

Have you

… developed new subject content or new areas of focus in your degree programme?

… designed your course using innovative methods?

… implemented new examination formats?

Then apply for the Teaching Innovation Award of the University of Regensburg by 1 March 2026!

Here you will find the guiding questions for your application in each category:

Curriculum category

This category covers revisions or implementations of modules or degree programmes. Please address the following questions in your application:

  • When was the innovation implemented?
  • What did you introduce that is new, and for what reason?
  • What constitutes its innovative character?
  • What added value does the innovation offer?
  • What distinguishes the quality of the didactic design?
  • Which actors or disciplines were involved, if applicable?
  • Which socially relevant aspects or topics were addressed, if applicable?

Course category

Please address the following questions in your application:

  • When was the innovation implemented?
  • What did you introduce that is new, and for what reason?
  • What constitutes its innovative character?
  • What added value does the innovation offer?
  • What distinguishes the quality of the didactic design?
  • Which problems were solved?

Assessment category

Please address the following questions in your application:

  • When was the innovation implemented?
  • What constitutes the innovative character of the assessment described?
  • How is the assessment designed?
  • What added value does the innovation offer?
  • Which problems were solved?
  • To what extent are particular needs taken into account? (e.g. accessibility, mental health)

How to apply

Applications can be submitted via ConfTool from 7 January to 1 March 2026:  (external link, opens in a new window)

www.conftool.net/lehrinnovationspreis2026 (external link, opens in a new window)

The application must not exceed 2,500 words (excluding appendices). It should contain your documentation of the curriculum or module development, of the course or of the assessment. Please attach evaluation results as an appendix (if available). Where appropriate, illustrate the innovative design of your teaching project with videos, GRIPS, a website or similar. Videos should be linked (for example via the Mediathek or YouTube). You can upload your application as a PDF or ZIP file. 

Selection and award ceremony

The jury consists of 

  • the Vice President for Studies, Teaching and Continuing Education, Prof. Dr. Korber,
  • professors,
  • representatives of the academic staff and
  • students.

All applicants will be informed in mid-May 2026 whether they have won.

The award will be presented by Prof. Nikolaus Korber at the Spotlight on Teaching event on 10 June 2026, expected to be at 12:00 noon. 
The event will take place in the information centre of the Central Library (upper foyer) . Please save the date. The award-winning innovations will also be presented during the event.

Your contact

Dr. Linda Puppe

Innovation Hub

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