Grants & Awards

Applications and Eligibility

Eligibility

Travel grants are open to any full-time academic staff member based at an Australian university. 

Grants for collaborative research projects and events must include researchers from at least one Australian university and one Philippine academic institutions. Projects that can engage additional institutions in Australia and/or the Philippines will be viewed favorably. In cases of group applications, a lead applicant should be identified. Moreover, projects led by or including early career academics are especially encouraged.

Please note that as a condition of the award, successful applicants are required to join the Institute either as a member (ANU) or affiliate (non-ANU). Joining the Institute is very easy and can be done directly on our website https://philippinesinstitute.anu.edu.au/About-us-Philippines-Institute.

Only one grant can be held at a time. Current recipients of Philippines Institute funding cannot apply.

Projects applied for in this round should commence in 2025.

Selection Criteria

• A well-designed and innovative project or event with clear aims, methods, significance, and outputs.
• Collaborations that strongly align with and add value to ANU Philippines Institute objectives and priority areas.
• The likelihood of publications or grant applications arising from project (where relevant).
• Evidence of impact, outreach, and engagement (where relevant).
• Evidence of good planning, including an effective communication strategy, feasible timeline, clear deliverables.
• Justified and clearly developed budget.

Conditions of Award

• You will be required to report the outcomes against expenditure upon completion of the project
• Successful applicants must be a member or affiliate of the Institute
• Successful applicants may be requested to participate in a survey to assist the Institute in evaluating the Grant and the grants program
• As part of the award, recipients are expected to provide a policy briefing document and public presentation
• All projects must demonstrate academic integrity and responsible scholarly practice
• Financial acquittal will be required within two months of the specified project end date
• Any unspent funds will need to be returned to the Institute.

How to Apply

Part A. Project Description

(No more than three A4 pages with at least 2 cm margins all round. Use a highly legible font type such as Arial, Palatino or Times New Roman of 12-point size)

The Project Description must provide the following information using the headings below and in this order:

1. Project Title
2. Aims and Background
3. Project Innovation: Outline the problem the research addresses, the conceptual/theoretical framework and how the design and methodology will be developed (if relevant).
4. Benefit and Collaboration: Describe how the Project contributes significant new knowledge and/or innovative economic, environmental, cultural, and social benefits; and outline the potential to build strong partnerships, linkages, and networks between Australian and Philippines academic institutions, policy-makers, and relevant interest groups
5. Explain how the Project aligns with the Institute’s objectives and strategic priorities.

Part B. Proposed Budget

Provide details of the proposed budget (itemising budget items), accompanied by a brief explanation or justification of expenditure. Costings must be in $AUD.

Part C. Institutional Endorsement or Support

The applicant or applicants must obtain and include in their application a letter of support from the relevant institutional supervisor (e.g., dean, head of department or supervisor). Applications lacking institutional endorsement will not be considered. For applications involving researchers from multiple institutions, the letter of support can be obtained from the institution of the lead applicant only.

Part D. Curriculum Vitae

(No more than two A4 pages per person)

Provide a CV with details of the educational qualifications, certifications, research experience, relevant publications, and professional affiliations of the Lead Applicant and each of the collaborating applicants.

Assessment Process

Funding is assessed independently by a committee in each round, with judgements made relative to other applications received. The committee will consider the eligible applications and make recommendations for decisions to the advisory board.