CIW is pleased to announce a grants round to support Chinese studies’ academic staff in their innovative, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary activities, connecting China, Taiwan, and Chinese diaspora scholars both nationally and internationally.
Eligibility
Funding is available for activities that enhance the study of China, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora in Australia, whether in research, teaching, or engagement.
Applications are accepted from CIW members actively engaged in research or teaching that furthers our understanding of the Chinese world, addressing both its traditions and contemporary developments in a rapidly changing world.
An application can be submitted only once funds from an earlier successful funding application have been fully acquitted.
Funding available
Funding is available up to a value of:
- $10,000 for applications from one ANU academic; and
- $15,000 for applications from two or more ANU academics.
Project funding may be used for the following activities:
• Research: Funding is available for small projects, with priority given to collaborative inter-disciplinary projects that have the potential to attract further funding.
• Teaching: Funding can be sought for innovative education projects that enhance understanding of the Chinese world.
• Public events: Events that engage with the broader public and disseminate research in an accessible manner will also be considered.
Evaluation criteria
Each application will be evaluated against the criteria listed below.
Required
• A completed application form and relevant supporting documents that observe word-limit requirements.
• Evidence of mature consideration of the long-term value and direction of the work and of its collaborative nature.
• The potential for the project to contribute to creative and original research or educational activities in the study of China, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora in Australia and overseas.
• Clearly identified outcomes that will enhance understanding of the Chinese world.
Desirable
• Potential to stimulate inter-disciplinary collaboration with ANU Chinese studies’ specialists and/or with scholars at other Australian universities.
• Potential for wider public interest in the project’s outputs.
• Partners from external institutions are encouraged.
Decision process
Applications will be assessed on a competitive basis by a panel of ANU China specialists from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. The panel will be chaired by the Associate Dean (Research), College of Asia & the Pacific.
Submitting an application
The deadline for applications is Sunday 1 September 2024 for activities to be carried out by the end of 2025.
Please download a copy of the application form. Once you have completed the application form, please submit it online using Google Forms.
For further information or advice, please contact ciw@anu.edu.au.
Past Awards
For a list of past awards, please go here.