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Research Impetus Grants Application

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Information Before Completing the Grant Application

The Research Impetus Grants scheme aims to support promising early- and mid-career researchers who have experienced significant career disruption to regain their research momentum.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

  • Please ensure you have read and understood the Research Impetus Grants Scheme Guidelines and Supporting Documents or information on the scheme webpage. 
  • You must have the prior support of the School(s) or Department(s) you are applying to.
  • Use the Faculty Confirmation form template available on the scheme website to secure certification. 
  • You will be required to upload the signed certification form into this application before submitting.
  • A Themis Grant submission is required for all applicants. 
  • Incomplete applications will not be progressed for further assessment.
  • Honorary staff are not eligible for this scheme.

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Part A1. Administrative Summary

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Strategic Considerations

The University of Melbourne is interested in supporting research and researchers equitably and inclusively. The following questions will assist the various selection committees in understanding how well your proposal aligns with institutional strategic aims to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To this end, we invite applicants to identify relevant aspects of their project and self-identity. Faculty representatives will verify these during shortlisting.

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Eligibility

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Have you been an employee of the University of Melbourne for at least 6 months?
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What is your current academic level?
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What is your work focus category?
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Education Focussed are ineligible

A2. Host Faculty

At The University of Melbourne, 'Faculty' refers to Faculties and Graduate Schools.

You may select more than one department only if this project is to be shared between departments. If so, you will need the permission of both department heads.

A3. Faculty Confirmation

Applicants must attach a fully signed Faculty Confirmation form via the following template (form available for download here). The form should be signed by both the applicant and the nominated Faculty delegate.

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