The University of Canterbury offers a range of grants and awards each year.

These include:

• Teaching Awards
  "Teaching awards recognise significant teaching-related achievements in both undergraduate and graduate programmes (including thesis supervision) . . ."
  
• Teaching Development Grants
  "Teaching Development Grants are available on a contestable basis to support staff in projects and other activities which will support the enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment at the University.
  
• Teaching Medal
  "A teaching medal recognises achievements such as excellence in university teaching, a distinguished contribution to the teaching of a discipline, or a demonstrated commitment to enhancing the learning environment of the university"