ACU 2021 Gender Grants for ACU Member Universities

Since the Gender Grants were launched in 2016, 49 universities in 22 countries have benefited, and at least 800 beneficiaries have participated in workshops supported by the grants.

The 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

• Table of Content
• About Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
• ACU Gender Grants
• Aim and Benefits of ACU Gender Grants
• Requirements for ACU Gender Grants Qualification
• 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

ACU Gender Grants

Aim and Benefits of ACU Gender Grants

• 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.

Requirements for ACU Gender Grants Qualification

The grants are awarded to staff at ACU Member Universities

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You will need to supply an outline of the project and an action plan, including details of what it involves and how it will address gender equity and equality at your university. The project action plan is requested for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.

For more details, visit ACU website.