As part of ACU’s ongoing commitment to gender equality, the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (ODVCR) is offering up to three Research Awards for Women Academic Staff in 2018, each worth $12,500. These awards aim to assist women researchers to re-establish their research profile after a career interruption due to family responsibilities.

To be eligible, you will have returned to work on a full-time or part-time basis following a period of approved leave in association with the birth of an infant or adoption of an under school-aged child in the last two years.

Applications for the Research Awards for Women Academic Staff will close on 14 November 2018. The outcome of the application process will be announced by the DVCR during December 2018.

To apply:

1. Review the Research Awards for Women Academic Staff policy, the application form, and the procedure document here.
2. Complete the application form, including the required supporting documentation.
3. Have your application form signed by the relevant delegated officers.
4. Send your completed application and supporting documentation to the Human Resources Equal Opportunity email address: eo@acu.edu.au by 5pm on 14 November 2018.