Teaching Excellence Awards
The Social Sciences Division Teaching Excellence Awards recognise the outstanding contribution to teaching and learning and the academic development of students shown by colleagues across the division.
The scheme aims to recognise individuals’ exceptional contribution and dedication to teaching at all career-stages.
Up to 15 financial prizes of £300 may be offered to award recipients. Please find further details in the guidance notes.
Teaching Excellence Awards may be awarded under one of three categories:
- Teaching Excellence Award: Individual/Team Awards for Academic Staff
- Teaching Excellence Award: Individual Awards for Academic Staff (Early Career Strand)
- Achievement Award for Sustained Commitment to Education
How to apply
We warmly encourage staff to put themselves forward for nomination, or nominate a colleague. Information about the application process can be found in the guidance notes.
All applications should be submitted to the divisional office via academic.office@socsci.ox.ac.uk by noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
For further information about the Teaching Excellence Awards scheme, please contact academic.office@socsci.ox.ac.uk.
Download the full application guidance notes
