Sustainability Research Seed Grant

Are you a Charles Sturt University research staff member who would like to bring sustainability to the forefront of your research practice? Research Seed Grant funding is an opportunity for all university research staff to undertake sustainability-related projects across any discipline, to further the university's commitments toward sustainability.

Funding pool of $40,000 with a maximum of $10,000 per project.

The 2024 Research Seed Grants will open on the 3rd of July and close on November the 10th.

Eligibility

Charles Sturt full-time staff members are eligible to apply. Staff on a contract finishing within the 12 month period from the time the grant is awarded must be supported by a continuing group. Adjunct Staff are eligible to be included on the application but there must be a full time staff lead and it is considered highly desirable for their affiliation with Charles Sturt to extend for the duration of the proposed project.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students are ineligible.

Please note the funding is for new projects, not extensions of existing projects.

Refer to the grant guidelines for full information on the grant and criteria.

Grant guidelines

Application Process

Applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee, comprised of the Manager and Coordinator Partnerships, Sustainability at Charles Sturt and up to three experienced researchers from the University.

Following submission, applicants will be required to deliver a five-minute verbal presentation of their project to the Research Grant Evaluation Committee followed by a 10 minute Q&A. If feedback from the Committee requires the applicant to modify their application, this time will be afforded to them with a subsequent due date of no more than five working days.

Applicants will be notified of results of the selection process approximately four weeks after the submission closing date. Successful applications will be publicised throughout Charles Sturt channels including What’s New, the Sustainability at Charles Sturt website and newsletter.

Unsuccessful applicants will be provided with feedback on their proposal, with suggestions for enhancement for possible resubmission in a subsequent round.