| Funds for individual Flinders/CSE researchers |
Overseas Conference Scheme (OCS) (aka OCL)
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To assist members of staff who are invited to make substantial contributions to overseas conferences of significant importance held outside Australia.
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Financial support for travel expenses
Max 2 weeks
Max $2,000
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Must meet research output criteria
Reporting requirements
Other T&C’s apply
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>3 months before intended travel date
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OCL Report Template |
Publication charges support
- STILL ACTIVE
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To cover costs for open access publishing
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Max 50% of applicable costs
Co-authors to provide their portion of the cost
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Requirements to impact of journal
Only if no free of charge options are available
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Publication
charges guidelines |
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Start-up funding for newly appointed academic staff
- STILL ACTIVE
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For newly appointed academic staff to develop research and scholarship activity and to build linkages that enhance their opportunity for collaborations and external funding
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To be negotiated
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New staff in continuing or convertible positions, with the exception of those on convertible positions who are appointed for <24 months. Part-time staff will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Negotiate start-up funding within 12 months of taking up new appointment.
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Start-up funding guidelines
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| Other funds for Flinders/CSE research groups |
CSE Consortium Scheme
- STILL ACTIVE
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To identify research areas of strategic importance with potential for high impact on end-users, and to support the development of collaborations (consortia)
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$100,000 per year for 2 years
Priority for other funding options (e.g. Major Equipment Fund)
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Proposals must have a strong outcome focus and demonstrate potential for external impact. Ranking will be based on potential for impact on end users, development of collaborations, benefits for the University, leadership potential, inclusion of early and mid-career researchers
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August in 2018
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Major equipment
- STILL ACTIVE
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To purchase and/or upgrade major pieces of equipment to support research and teaching.
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Two options to apply for funding to buy research equipment over 30k, one to support the ARC LIEF applications, the other non-LIEF
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Normally over $30k, but in 2018 the second round was for equipment over $5k as well.
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N/A for 2019
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Sponsorship of conferences
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To sponsor conferences and workshops
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max $5,000 per conference and budget of max $10,000 for all conferences per year
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Real opportunity for promoting CSE
Within SA or on Flinders campus
Enough participants
One per person per year
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CSE Central Request Event Support page |
CSE Central Request Event Support page |
| Funds available for Flinders/CSE students |
Summer Research Award
- STILL ACTIVE
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To encourage high performing Flinders undergraduate students to persist in their degree at Flinders, and to encourage undergraduates from other institutions to consider transferring to Flinders.
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a maximum of 8 student awards of up to $1,500 for approximately a 4 to 6 week research project held between December and February
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Intended for students in three year or four year undergraduate degrees, including four year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students
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July/August: researchers to nominate projects
Oct: open for students to apply
Nov: selection of awardees
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Higher Degree Research Candidate International Travel Conference Grant
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For HDR students to attend international conferences (both in Australia and overseas) and to present the results of their research.
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Max $500 in Australia or NZ, max $1,500 outside Australia or NZ; total budget $15,000/year;
for travel, registration and accommodation expenses
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Can be combined with Elaine Martin Travel Grant.
Independent of other conference travel support awarded or applied for.
Presentation must be accepted.
Competitive selection
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Round 1 – 28 February
Round 2 – 31 August
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Guidelines |
Application form will be available at the beginning of round 2
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Elaine Martin Fund Travel Grant
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To assist HDR students in attending an overseas conference, held after 1 May in the year of award.
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Max $2,000 for travel and living expenses
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Can be combined with HDR International Travel Conference Grant
Only for overseas conferences
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Applications open 1 February, close 28 February
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Guidelines |
Application form will be available at the beginning of round 2
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Best higher degree research student publication
(University wide, not College specific)
- STILL ACTIVE
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To award high quality HDR publications
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$1,000
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Awards will be made to one student per College, two for CSE. There are a number of eligibility criteria, please see Guidelines.
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October
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Guidelines |
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| Funds available for visiting researchers and students |
Visiting International Research Fellowship
(University wide, not College specific)
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To support engagement with high-performing international collaborators, to attract a visiting international researcher to initiate and undertake collaborative research and training
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$5k to $15k, for 3 to 12 weeks
College to match funds
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Only for international researchers.
Complicated process, including Immigration regulations and matching funding from College
Up to three Fellowships will be awarded each year
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31 October
To DVCR
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Visiting International Research Fellowship |
Visiting Research Student Scheme
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Promising international students can visit for 12 months or more, as part of their study. Also an option for shorter periods e.g. up to 3 months.
Different categories (international student enrolled at Flinders, visiting student not enrolled but located at Flinders, domestic student).
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Access to FU infrastructure including email, internet, on-site software & library, and a desk
A letter of invitation for international students (needed for visa)
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Different rules apply for different categories. Check guidelines.
Long process times due to visa complications and English language requirements
This process needs to be reviewed.
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>6 months for international, >3 months for domestic
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