Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants 2024

ACU Gender 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

The ACU is working in partnership with the Martha Farrell Foundation to provide three additional Gender Grants focused on creating effective anti-sexual harassment policies and strategies, drawing on the Foundation's expertise in anti-sexual harassment initiatives. These grants are open to staff members of ACU member universities in Africa and Asia and include online training and follow-up online support from the Martha Farrell Foundation.  

• 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

• Thirteen awards of up to GBP 1,000 to help meet the costs of organising projects that promote gender equity and equality. 

Requirements for ACU Gender Grants Qualification

• These grants are open to staff members of ACU member universities in Africa and Asia

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Be a staff member at an ACU member university.  
• Submit an application through the online application form.
  • If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form here. 
  • If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account here and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.

For more details, visit ACU website.