ACU 2021-2022 HR in HE Community Challenge Grants

COVID-19 has disrupted life globally, and the higher education sector is no exception. HR professionals have continued to play a vital role in supporting university leaders, staff, and students to navigate the challenges caused by COVID-19 and future ways of working and learning.

In light of this, the ACU is introducing a new Challenge Grant for HR practitioners at ACU member institutions to support their universities to achieve their missions in this ever-changing world of work.

• Table of Content
• About Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
• HR in HE Community Challenge Grants
• Aim and Benefits of HR in HE Community Challenge Grants
• Requirements for HR in HE Community Challenge Grants Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. We 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. We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders. ... continue reading

HR in HE Community Challenge Grants

Aim and Benefits of HR in HE Community Challenge Grants

A total of GBP 8,000 is available. This may be allocated in a number of ways:

• A number of small grants, e.g. 3-4 grants of up to GBP 2,000 allocated to 3-4 institutions each undertaking a specific project
• A larger grant, e.g. a grant of up to GBP 8,000 allocated to an institution to undertake a specific project

Requirements for HR in HE Community Challenge Grants Qualification

• Grants are available for HR practitioners at ACU member universities to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote the essential work of HR and the aims of the HR in HE Community.
• Universities are encouraged to collaborate on projects with one or more ACU member university, if this will achieve a more valuable outcome, but this is not essential.

Documents Required for Application

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit ACU website