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Explore the Grants

Read the Grants website, including the:

• Overview, including terms of the Grants and expectations of Grant recipients
• Eligibility and selection criteria

Discuss the potential of your application:

• Discuss your application for a Grant with your supervisor as well as with mentors and trusted colleagues
• Please ensure your supervisor and Head of Centre/Department are aware of the Conditions of the Award

Applications:

Step 1: Review the Grants website, including expectations and eligibility criteria

Step 2: Preview the application form and prepare your answers.

Step 3: Complete the application below

Prepare your application

Draft your written application, responding to the eligibility and selection criteria on this website:

• A summary describing why you are seeking a Grant (maximum 300 words)
• Describe the impact of your particular circumstances on your academic career to date (800 words)
• Include an overview of how this grant will assist you with maintaining your career trajectory (maximum 500 words)
• Include a statement demonstrating your alignment with Faculty values (maximum 500 words)
• Include one letter of support from a senior academic colleague who can speak about your capacity for success in academia (maximum 1 A4 page)*

Note: It would be helpful for the assessment panel if the letter includes relevant information regarding the impact of your personal circumstances on your career trajectory and/or research outputs. Please ensure your Head of Department, Centre Head or Head of School are aware of your intention to apply.

Prepare and attach a curriculum vitae:

• Include an abbreviated, up-to-date copy of your curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages)

If appropriate, provide documentation supporting the salary shortfall:

• Attach an email from your Department/Centre manager outlining how the salary shortfall will be met

Attach optional supporting material:

• Maximum 5 A4 pages
• Clarify the reason for including supporting material in your written application

Submit your application

• Submit your application by Monday 26 October 2026
• Note the application form strictly enforces word limits, and page limits are to be adhered to — the selection panel will not consider additional pages
• All applications are confidential

Submit your application

Complete and submit your application online:

• Submit your application by 26 October 2026
• Note the application form strictly enforces word limits, and page limits are to be adhered to—the selection panel will not consider additional pages
• All applications are confidential

Apply for a 2026 Momentum Grant