Applications Invited for Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2020

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About the Organization:

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. They believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them ‒ we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives. They champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting their members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2020

ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus. The grants can be used for a diverse range of projects, workshops, and events in areas such as:

• Supporting women in leadership
• Raising awareness of sexual harassment and developing anti-sexual harassment initiatives
• Supporting women in science and research
• Creating effective institutional policies
• Mainstreaming gender equity into the curriculum

Eligibility

• Open to ACU member universities organising projects promoting gender equity and equality in their institutions.
• Staff from ACU member universities from across the Commonwealth are eligible to apply
• Applicants must be working to advance gender equality at your institution

Grant:

• Grants of up to GBP 1000 are available for staff at ACU member universities to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote gender equity and equality.
• Grantees are required to submit a short interim report halfway through their project and a comprehensive final report within one month after completing their project.

Deadline: September 20, 2020

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