Welcome to the Advance HE Fellowship Guide
This interactive tool supports faculty members at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine in understanding and applying for Advance HE Fellowship (D1-D4). The tool follows Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility for all users.
Important: Direct Application to Advance HE
As UWI St. Augustine is not currently an accredited Advance HE institution, you will apply directly to Advance HE as an individual applicant. Faculty members may use their study grant allocation to cover application fees.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Approach: This tool provides multiple means of representation (text, visual organisation, interactive elements), engagement (choice, progress tracking), and action & expression (self-assessment, guided exploration). All content is designed to be accessible and inclusive.
The Four Categories of Fellowship
Advance HE recognises professional practice in teaching and supporting learning through four fellowship categories aligned to the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2023:
| Category |
Descriptor |
PSF Dimensions Required |
Focus |
Fee (Non-Member) |
| D1: Associate Fellow (AFHEA) |
Descriptor 1 |
Some Dimensions (minimum V1, V3, K1, K2, K3 + 2 Activities) |
Effective practice in teaching and/or supporting learning |
£300 / TT$2,600 |
| D2: Fellow (FHEA) |
Descriptor 2 |
All 15 Dimensions |
Effective practice with breadth and depth |
£440 / TT$3,850 |
| D3: Senior Fellow (SFHEA) |
Descriptor 3 |
All 15 Dimensions |
Leading or influencing those who teach and support learning |
£660 / TT$5,750 |
| D4: Principal Fellow (PFHEA) |
Descriptor 4 |
All 15 Dimensions |
Strategic leadership with extensive impact |
£1,100 / TT$9,600 |
How to Use This Tool
- Select Your Category: Use the category selector above to choose D1, D2, D3, or D4. Content will update to match your selection.
- Check Eligibility: Complete the eligibility pre-assessment for your chosen category.
- Explore Dimensions: Understand the PSF 2023 Dimensions and how they apply at your level.
- Review Criteria: Learn what you need to demonstrate for your chosen fellowship category.
- Follow Writing Guide: Use structured templates and examples to prepare your application.
- Check FAQ: Find answers to common questions about the application process.
Not Sure Which Category?
Use the Advance HE Fellowship Category Tool to help determine which category best matches your current practice. You can also complete the eligibility checks for different categories in this tool to compare requirements.
Eligibility Pre-Assessment
Complete this pre-assessment to check your eligibility. Requirements vary by fellowship category.
PSF 2023 Dimensions of the Framework
The Professional Standards Framework consists of 15 Dimensions organised into three interconnected sets. Different fellowship categories require evidence of different combinations of these Dimensions.
Dimensions by Category:
- D1 (Associate Fellow): Some Dimensions - minimum V1, V3, K1, K2, K3 plus 2 of the 5 Activities
- D2 (Fellow): All 15 Dimensions
- D3 (Senior Fellow): All 15 Dimensions with evidence of leading/influencing others
- D4 (Principal Fellow): All 15 Dimensions integrated through strategic leadership
Professional Values (V1-V5)
These underpin all forms of Core Knowledge and Areas of Activity. They are the foundation of professional practice.
V1: Respect Individual Learners
Respect individual learners and diverse groups of learners
V2: Promote Engagement & Equity
Promote engagement in learning and equity of opportunity for all to reach their potential
V3: Use Evidence-Informed Approaches
Use scholarship, research, or professional learning, or other evidence-informed approaches as a basis for effective practice
V4: Respond to Wider Context
Respond to the wider context in which higher education operates, recognising implications for practice
V5: Collaborate to Enhance Practice
Collaborate with others to enhance practice
Core Knowledge (K1-K5)
Informed by the Professional Values, representing key forms of knowledge required to undertake the Areas of Activity.
K1: How Learners Learn
How learners learn, generally and within specific subjects
K2: Teaching Approaches
Approaches to teaching and supporting learning, appropriate for subjects and level of study
K3: Critical Evaluation
Critical evaluation as a basis for effective practice
K4: Digital Technologies
Appropriate use of digital and/or technologies, and resources for learning
K5: Quality Assurance
Requirements for quality assurance and enhancement, and their implications for practice
Areas of Activity (A1-A5)
Bring together the Professional Values and forms of Core Knowledge, showing the essential activities that support delivery of effective practice.
A1: Design & Plan Learning
Design and plan learning activities and/or programmes
A2: Teach & Support Learning
Teach and/or support learning through appropriate approaches and environments
A3: Assess & Give Feedback
Assess and give feedback for learning
A4: Support & Guide Learners
Support and guide learners
A5: Enhance Practice through CPD
Enhance practice through own continuing professional development