Applications for this grant have now closed. Please keep an eye out for further opportunities. 

Our grant rounds for 2022 will support projects and events that:

In allocating grants:

• We will give preference to projects with clearly described and achievable outcomes, including publications, external grant applications, reports and media outputs.
• Events that have a public-facing aspect or are open to the participation of Gender Institute members are particularly encouraged.
• We aim to support both in-person and online methods of working.
• We are keen to encourage new collaborations among established and early career gender researchers, or the further development of existing ones.
• Projects that promote the development of connections with government and non-government organisations with regard to gender equality are welcomed.
• We seek to support research that develops equal and respectful relationships with marginalised and under-represented communities.

Who can apply?

ANU staff or postgraduate students who are current members of the Gender Institute can apply. Where groups are applying a lead applicant should be identified. Projects by or including early career academics will be especially welcome.

When are applications due?

What does funding cover?

The maximum that can be requested for any project under this scheme is $5,000.

We are able to consider: 

• Domestic and international travel and accommodation to support speakers at events on campus. In making decisions about the necessity and means of travel you are asked to consider potential Covid-related disruptions as well as the carbon footprint, in line with the ANU Below Zero initiative.
• Requests for teaching relief, administrative and technical support, and research assistance to enable projects.
• Catering costs for events -- but please note that the expectation is that these will be kept to a minimum. In view of the environmental impacts of livestock farming and emissions, we also strongly recommend plant-based catering to reduce the carbon footprint of our events.
• Funds for the development of web content and other online resources to be hosted on the Gender Institute website, where that facility cannot be provided by a local area.
• Support for advancing gender equity goals at ANU, eg. a workshop delivered by external specialists.
• Honoraria (up to $300, for those outside ANU). Support for technical access from non-ANU participants can also be funded, where appropriate, to enable remote participation in research events such as webinars hosted by ANU. 

Selection Criteria

• A well-designed and innovative project or event with clear aims, methods, and significance.
• Collaborations that add value to ANU gender research.
• The likelihood of publications or grant applications arising from project (where relevant).
• Evidence of impact, outreach and engagement (where relevant).
• Evidence of good planning, including an effective communication strategy, feasible timeline, clear deliverables.
• Justified budget.

You should also provide:

• Information about any other sources of funding sought or obtained.
• Ethics clearance where relevant (in process or completed – funding is subject to clearance being obtained where required).
• Endorsement of the College Dean/Divisional Director or Supervisor.

Examples of previous Gender Institute sponsorship under this scheme include:

• Workshops for postgraduate students
• Writing workshops for early career researchers
• Distinguished lecture and seminar by a renowned scholar
• Gender equity research and innovative initiatives within ANU
• Seed funding for cross-disciplinary collaborative research aligned with the aims of the Gender Institute
• Workshop, conference or symposium on gender and/or sexuality

Please see the conditions of the award below. 

Applying for a Grant

• Please provide an outline of the project with a timeline and detailed justified budget for project delivery (see Part B: Full project description form below).  
• Projects applied for in this round should commence in 2022-23.

How to apply

• Download and complete Part A: Application cover sheet
• Download and complete all sections of Part B: Full project description
• Submit Part A and Part B, along with any other relevant material to admin.genderinstitute@anu.edu.au. Please ensure you include "Grant Application" in the subject of your email.