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JISC ITT: SYNTHESIS ON OUTCOMES FROM AND BENEFITS OF DIGITISED RESOURCES
The JISC invites tenders to undertake a synthesis study to collate evidence relating to the development and use of digitised resources, articulating both the benefits of such resources and the broader outcomes arising from their creation. The study should be primarily considered in the context of the impact on Higher and Further Education, although their influence on other stakeholders should also be taken into account:

The work should:

• Draw on evidence related to JISC digitisation projects, associated reports commissioned by JISC and other non-JISC projects and reports.
• Outline the outcomes from, and the benefits of, digitised resources according to the four key areas outlined in this ITT.

The deadline for proposals is 12 noon on Friday 11 December 2009 UK time. The work should start no later than Monday 8 February 2010 and be completed by 4 June 2010.

Funding of between £50,000 and £60,000 is available for this work including all travel and other expenses and any VAT implications.

A full version of the ITT can be found at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/funding_calls/2009/11/synthesisandbenefits.aspx

JISC ITT: REVIEW OF MODELS OF ADVANCED ICT SUPPORT FOR RESEARCHERS
The JISC invites tenders to conduct a review of the models institutions adopt to support researchers in the use of advanced ICT for research
The aims of the review are:

• To document the different models adopted by institutions to support researchers in the use of advanced ICT;
• To provide information on the effectiveness of different models in helping institutions to plan ICT provision for research;
• To provide advice and guidance based on the merits of different models for different purposes;
• To make recommendations to the JISC and other interested parties on further useful work that can be carried out in these areas.

Total funding of £60,000 (including VAT, travel and subsistence) is available for this project.

The deadline for proposals is 12 noon UK time on Friday 11 December 2009.

Further information can be found at http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/funding_calls/2009/11/ictresearchmodels.aspx

JISC ITT: EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES OF THE JISC E-LEARNING PROGRAMME
The JISC invites proposals to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of a range of communication and dissemination activities funded by the JISC e-Learning Programme between 2004 and 2009. These activities cover physical publications, events, digital communications, and relationships and partnerships.

The focus of the evaluation is to show whether the communications approaches being undertaken by the e-Learning Programme are leading to impact and take-up across the sector. It is therefore important to evaluate how successful this programme of work has been by evaluating the activities underpinning it as well as the impact and value it has had on its intended audiences.

The study will consist of a review of quantitative data and an evaluation of e-Learning Programme communications and dissemination activities. Successful bidders will be required to show specialist expertise in both these areas and collaborative bids are encouraged to ensure this expertise is covered.

Funding of £30,000 (including VAT, travel and subsistence) is available for this study.

The deadline for proposals is 12.00 noon UK time on Friday 11 December 2009.

A full version of the ITT can be found here http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/funding_calls/2009/11/elearncommsitt.aspx