The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is currently accepting applications for its Early Career Conference Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ACU Early Career Conference Grants
The ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2026 provide emerging academics at ACU member universities with funding to attend and actively participate in conferences held in Commonwealth countries outside their region of employment. These grants aim to strengthen research, teaching, and professional networks by enabling early career researchers to share knowledge and build collaborations.
Benefits of ACU Early Career Conference Grants
- Up to GBP 2,000 per grant to cover conference registration fees, flights, accommodation, visa costs, and travel and health insurance.
- Professional development and networking opportunities.
- Requirement to submit a report after completion of the award.
ACU Early Career Conference Grants Requirements
- Be early career researchers/academics at an ACU member university (within 7 years of starting their academic career, excluding career breaks).
- Identify a conference in a Commonwealth country taking place between February 2027 and January 2028.
- Be presenting a paper or poster or chairing a session at the conference.
- Not have previously traveled for work purposes outside their region of employment since the start of their academic career.
- Not be a previous recipient of an ACU Early Career Conference Grant.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
13 October, 2026
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