Supporting Research
Applications are now open for the ACU Fellowships. The Fellowships enable university staff at ACU member universities to collaborate with other member universities in different countries across a broad range of disciplines. Applicants can choose to either collaborate in-person or online.
Eligibility
The Fellowships are intended for academic and professional staff at ACU member universities.
In some circumstances Fellowships can be used for collaboration between universities and the private sector – please email acufellowships@acu.ac.uk for more information.
What does the grant cover?
Each Fellowship is up to GBP 5,000.
Fellowship Awards 2022 – 2023
Fellowship
More information
Accountancy Fellowship
Supported by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science Fellowship
Supported by George Weston Limited
Canada Fellowship 1
Supported by Gordon and Jean Southam
Awarded to a staff member from an ACU member university in Canada to partner with an ACU member university outside Canada
Canada Fellowship 2
Awarded to a staff member from an ACU member university outside Canada to partner with an ACU member university in Canada.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Fellowship 1
Awarded to a staff member from an ACU member university in Hong Kong to partner with an ACU member university outside Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Fellowship 2
Awarded to a staff member from an ACU member university in Hong Kong to partner with an ACU member university in Hong Kong.
Information Technology and Computer Science Fellowship
Supported by the Jacky McAleer Memorial
Swansea Fulton Climate Action Fellowships
Two Fellowships awarded to staff at ACU member universities outside the UK to partner with a researcher at Swansea University. The Fellowships will be awarded for research which aims to improve understanding of the effects of climate change and develop solutions to mitigate its impact on our planet and society.
Fellowships which do not have a specific subject attached are available in the following fields:
Education
Health and related social sciences
Information technology and management
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
Sustainable development
University development and management
How to apply
Applicants must first identify and approach a collaborator at a member university in a country other than the one where the applicant is employed.
The application form will require all applicants to:
Summarise the work you plan to carry out during the Fellowship, and how the collaboration will benefit the project. Explain why you have chosen to collaborate with your partner institution for the project rather than any other.
Describe the projected impact of the Fellowship work.
Explain how you expect the Fellowship to benefit your own professional development.
List the planned outputs of the Fellowship.
Submit a time plan of the work, which must cover a minimum of six months between September 2022 and August 2023.
List the costs associated with the Fellowship. These can include staff time, consumables, internet access and data, equipment, research data management, travel costs, impact and engagement and open access.
Submit a letter or email of support from your head of department at your home institution.
Submit a letter or email of support from the collaborator at your partner institution.
Starting your application
If you already have a MyACU account, you can login.
If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.
For More Information, please visit the ACU here or if you prefer the URL here: https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-university-staff/fellowships/acu-fellowships/
