For information on the RDF please contact Mr Ieuan Linck (+61 8) 6488 3597.
For information on collaborating with WUN, please contact A/Prof Judith Berman (+61 8) 6488 8033.
All RDF applications must involve the participation of at least three partner universities, from two geographical regions. Applications must address a Global Challenge - strategic research areas, requiring the sharing of knowledge across institutions and disciplines:
• Responding to Climate Change | • Global Higher Education and Research |
• Understanding Cultures | • Public Health (Non-communicable disease) |
Proposals are particularly encouraged that address one or more of these Global Challenges as well as one of WUN’s cross-cutting themes in economics, big data, and regional programs of the Global China Group and the Global Africa Group. The RDF provides one year of seed funding with the firm expectation that projects will result in academic publications, policy impact and sustainability through securing funding from external sources.
Each member may submit a maximum of three RDF proposals. UWA Applications will be shortlisted internally prior to submission.
Applications for WUN Research Development Funds are now made online. The Application form and Guidelines are available from www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=wun
To be considered for UWA shortlisting, applications must be submitted by 5.00 pm, 07 October, 2016.
The RDF requires all WUN partners listed on an application to match the total funding requested. Lead applicants will typically provide most of the matched funding (approx. 30-40% of total requested amount).
As such, priority will be given to eligible applicants who have received internal funding via the Research Collaboration Awards, or those who can commit funds from other sources.
To facilitate participation on externally-led RDF applications, a limited amount of funding is available via the WUN Matching Fund (see Application Form below). Please contact A/Prof. Judith Berman for details.