MDHS Diversity and Inclusion Grants
Supporting the achievement of our Faculty's Diversity and Inclusion goals
MDHS Diversity and Inclusion Grants support academic staff to undertake scholarly-based work that contributes to the implementation of our Faculty’s culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, for all staff and students.
Examples include but are not limited to: research into the enablers and barriers for the career progression of staff with diverse personal attributes, experiences and backgrounds; or research into mitigating bias that can inform continuous improvements to our Faculty’s approach to assessing academic performance, including for promotion. These are only examples and applicants are encouraged to bring their own personal aspects and insights to their applications.
The Faculty of MDHS awards two grants each round. Grants include a maximum award of $25,000 for salary and research-related expenses.
Eligibility criteria, recognising scholars making a positive impact on the achievement of our Faculty's Diversity and Inclusion goals
Eligible staff include fixed-term, continuing (research contingent) and continuing academic staff in the Faculty
Staff must not already be employed as part of their normal roles and responsibilities, to undertake scholarly-based work that is aligned with our Faculty’s Diversity and Inclusion goals and that contributes to the achievement of our Faculty’s Diversity and Inclusion targets
Selection criteria guiding the values-based assessment of applications
In assessing grant applications, the Faculty's Selection Panel
will consider:
Clarity of objectives and alignment with the Faculty strategy Advancing Health 2030 |
Intended outcomes, including the capacity to develop new approaches towards the Faculty’s commitments and/or build on our existing understandings of diversity, equity and inclusion |
Opportunities for the work to demonstrate high-quality and impact and attract future funding |
Opportunities for sustainable divisional, institutional or sector-wide adoption of new approaches and understandings of diversity and inclusion |
The extent to which the proposed work would raise the visibility and profile of the Faculty in relation to diversity and inclusion (for example engaging with more than a small group of staff or a single School or Department) |
Existing challenges or barriers preventing the work from otherwise being funded and completed |
Apply for a Grant following these key dates and step-by-step instructions
Key dates
- Monday 7 August 2023
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9.00AM
Applications open
- Monday 11 September 2023
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5.00PM
Applications close
- Monday 29 September 2023
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Notification of outcomes
Step-by-step instructions
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Explore the grants website
Read the Grants website in detail, including the:
- Overview, including terms of the Grants and expectations of recipients
- Eligibility and selection criteria
Discuss the potential of your application with your supervisor, Head/Director, as well as with mentors and trusted colleagues
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Prepare your application
Commence your online application form:
MDHS Diversity and Inclusion Grants Application Form
Draft your written application based on the selection criteria on this website:
- Include a summary paragraph describing the reasons why you are seeking a grant (maximum 200 words)
- Include an overview of the proposed project, including alignment with the Faculty Strategy (maximum 500 words)
- Describe the intended outcomes of the project (maximum 500 words)
- Describe the opportunities the project may generate (maximum 300 words)
- Include a brief project budget and justification (maximum 200 words)
Attach optional supporting material:
- Maximum 5 A4 pages
- Clarify the reason for including supporting material in your written application
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Submit your application
Complete and submit your application online:
- Submit your completed application online by 5.00pm on 11 September 2023
- Note the online application form strictly enforces word limits, and page limits should be adhered to—additional pages will not be considered by the selection committee
- Note all applications are confidential
Conditions of Award
Up to two grants are awarded each round to a maximum of $25,000 per award. |
The grants are for research that is specifically focused on advancing the diversity and inclusion activities within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS). |
Funding can be used to support salary and research-related expenses directly related to the research activity. Eligible expenses include: consumables, contribution towards salary of an existing RA/Postdoc (not the lead CI) who as part of their overall duties is working directly on the research. Prior approval must be sought for equipment purchases. |
The grants are available up to a maximum period of 12 months, nominally for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023. |
The recipient is responsible for the project, for its concept, and for communication of the results. The strategic decisions called for in pursuit of the research, progress and research results must be shared with the Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion. Results of the research are intended to inform Faculty strategy. |
Recipients are expected to provide appropriate acknowledgement of University support when communicating research outcomes. |
Recipients are required to provide a written report at the six month point, and also on completion of the grant. This report should provide information on the research achievements, publishable outcomes, and details of applications submitted to external funding bodies. |
Have an enquiry about the Grants?
Contact usGrant Recipients
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Advocating for early to mid career academics in MDHS
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Genuinely engaging for co-design in health research
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An evaluation of Ways of Knowing in healthcare
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Student experiences of diversity and inclusion within MDHS
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First Nations Health Workforce in MDHS
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Capturing transgender people in research
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Creating safe spaces for physiotherapy students