Equity Research Fellowship

The Equity Research Fellowship Scheme was introduced in 2004 as one way to address the under-representation of women and Indigenous academics at the University.

The fellowships offer staff time and resources to progress their research or Research Higher Degree (research masters or doctoral degree). Applicants for Equity Research Fellowships are assessed relative to the opportunities and barriers to research they have experienced.

Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate how progress towards the submission of their research thesis or progressing their research output has been substantially affected by one or more of the following:

• Demanding carer responsibilities
• Sustained insecure employment in the tertiary sector
• Personal circumstances (e.g. extended illness, substantial Indigenous community/cultural commitments)

The Fellowships provide for a maximum of $25,000 to allow for time relief from teaching, administrative and other non research duties for six months.

An additional Equity Research Grant of up to $10,000 will also be available to cover research expenses, with the condition that the School provides 25% of the funding requested in support of the researcher.

Applications close at the Research Office by 11:00am on Monday 8 August 2011.

For further information email Rebecca Palmer or telephone: 4985-4904.