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Internal funding

Closing dates

  • Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme - 22 May 2019
  • Industry Engagement Scheme - 22 May 2019

Internal Schemes

In addition to external funding schemes and opportunities, ECU also offers researchers the following internal schemes:

Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme

The Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grant Scheme supports promising ECU early career researchers to progress their independent research careers. Researchers can apply for 2019 funding to conduct a 6 month research project that will help develop their track record and enhance their research competitiveness.

The scheme aims to provide ECU researchers with experience in applying for research funding and in undertaking and managing a research project as a lead Chief Investigator.

Awards for the 2019 Extraordinary Round is for 6 months. A maximum of $30,000 can be applied for. To apply, please see the Applying for funding web page.

Early Career Research Grant Scheme

Industry Engagement Grant Scheme

This scheme aims to support research initiatives that fosters engagement and develops long-term alliances between ECU and industry, government and the professions, both in Australia and elsewhere; with the view to develop successful applications for externally-funded schemes involving collaboration with industry. For this 2019 round, projects which can be completed within 6 months (ending 31st December 2019) will be given priority.

A maximum of $30,000 can be applied for.  Industry Partners are required to match the funding requested.  Please note researchers currently enrolled in a Doctoral Degree are not eligible.

To apply, please see the Applying for funding web page.

Industry Engagement Grant Scheme

ECU 2019 Visiting Professorship Award

In recognising the valuable input of internationally recognised researchers to the growth of research disciplines and collaborations, ECU is offering up to two Visiting Professorships to host outstanding researchers from overseas academic institutions. These awards are designed to build capability within ECU by encouraging collaboration within and external to the university, and by bringing international research leaders to our campuses.

Each fellowship will be awarded up to $20,000 to contribute to airfares, accommodation, incidental costs and any honorarium.

Key dates

  • Application Deadline – 22 June 2018
  • Awards Announced –  3 August 2018
  • Funds awarded – January 2019
  • All funds must be used by – 31 December 2019
  • Report Deadline – 3 months after visit

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Contact

For further information on the ECU Visiting Professorships Award please contact:

Manager Research Support
Linda Penny
Email: research@ecu.edu.au

Applications can be sent by the application deadline to:

Awards Coordinator
Lorraine Dunbar
Email: research@ecu.edu.au

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