AdvanceHE National Teaching Fellowship (NTFS) and Collaborative Awards for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
Consider applying to be an institutional nominee for National Teaching Fellowship (NTFS) or part of a team applying for the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
Call for institutional nominees for National Teaching Fellowship (NTFS) and the team Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)
These annual awards recognise outstanding contributions to teaching, learning and student outcomes in higher education, either by individuals (NTFS) or through collaborative work (CATE). The awards are highly competitive with around 50 NTF and up to 15 CATE awards made across the sector each year. Each year Advance HE member institution may select up to 3 NTFS nominees and 1 CATE nominee to put forward an application.
At City St George’s, selection of nominees is via an Expression of Interest form. Expressions of interest will be considered by a panel, including members of the University Senior Leadership team, with outcomes to be communicated before the Christmas break.
Selected nominees will be supported by experienced colleagues to develop their claim in time for submission on 10 March 2027. The process is managed by Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD).
Application Process:
To be considered as an NTF or CATE nominee this year, please tell us about yourself or your collaborative team via the appropriate Expression of Interest form (below).
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest form is Monday 16th November 2026.
In reviewing expressions of interest the CSG selection panel will be looking to see how strongly potential nominees will be able to develop a claim against the specific criteria set out for each scheme.
When selected, the nominees will then be expected to develop a full application by the Advance HE deadline (10 March 2027). They will receive support to develop an impactful evidence-based narrative for each criterion, as well as feedback on drafts.
National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) Criteria
Claims for NTF are judged in terms of their value, reach and impact in relation to the following 3 criteria:
1. Individual excellence
Evidence of enhancing and transforming student outcomes and/or the teaching profession.
2.Raising the profile of excellence
Evidence of supporting colleagues and influencing support for student learning and/or the teaching profession; including
demonstrating impact and engagement beyond the immediate academic or professional role.
3.Developing excellence
Show the nominee’s commitment to and impact of ongoing professional development with regard to teaching and learning and/or learning support.
Please see Advance HE NTFS Guidance
This general feedback noted by NTF scheme reviewers in 2026 also provides a useful insight into how the criteria are applied
Expression of Interest form for nominations for National Teaching Fellow
Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE):
Claims for CATE are judged in terms of their value, reach and impact in relation to the following 2 criteria:
- Excellence in the team’s collaborative approach Evidence of excellence in the team’s approach to working collaboratively, commensurate with their context and the opportunities afforded by it.
- Excellence in the impact of collaborative working Evidence of the team having a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning, including beyond their immediate academic or professional area
Please see Advance HE CATE guidance
This general feedback noted by CATE reviewers in 2026 also provides a useful insight into how the criteria are applied
Expression of Interest form for Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
For informal discussions, staff can contact:
- Sally Mitchell - smitchel@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Further information:
Advance HE’s online roadshows provide an opportunity to learn more about the NTFS and CATE processes and criteria, and to hear from recent award winners and experienced members of the Teaching Excellence Awards community.
More information and booking for the roadshows can be found at the bottom of this page: Teaching-excellence-awards