2017/2018 ACU Early Career Academic Grants | Association of Commonwealth Universities Early Career Academic Grants

2017/2018 ACU Early Career Academic Grants – Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Academic Grants for Developing Countries 2017/2018

Early Career Academic Grants are open to early career academics employed by ACU member universities, enabling them to participate in a conference held in a Commonwealth country other than their own.

Application Deadline For 2017/2018 ACU Early Career Academic Grants:

2nd April 2017 at 11:59pm (BST)

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

Type: Grants

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Eligibility:

• At the time of application, applicants must be employed in an academic role by an ACU member institution.
• Applications are open to university staff who are less than ten years from the start of their employment in an academic role.
• Applicants must not have previously worked or attended an academic conference outside their home region.
• Academic staff who have recently returned to work after a career break can also be considered: applicants to whom this criteria applies should make this clear in their application

2017/2018 ACU Early Career Academic Grants Selection Criteria:

Applicants can strengthen their application by providing evidence of the submission/acceptance of a paper or poster, or other communication with the conference organizers.

It is highly recommended that applicants attach this evidence to their application form.

Number of Awardees: A minimum of 30 grants are on offer in 2017

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Amount of grant

The maximum amount of each grant is GBP 2000. Grants can be used to cover travel and visa costs, conference fees, accommodation and subsistence.

Duration of Grants(Travel Dtae): The grant must be used to participate in a conference between 1 July 2017 and 31 December 2017.

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It is important to go through the Application requirements in the Grants Webpage before applying.

Award Provider: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

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Other terms and conditions

Applicants must provide a letter of support from their head of department. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging any required visa. Grants will be paid in a single installment to a nominated individual at the grant holder’s home institution. Grant holders must provide an account of expenditure and a brief report on how their grant has been spent.

The ACU reserves the right to publish the names of successful applicants on the ACU website and in ACU publications.