All information on this page is indicative and subject to change. For any questions or concerns, please contact research@hass.uq.edu.au. Last updated: 4 September 2019.
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Faculty Schemes
HASS Researchers of the Future- OPEN
This scheme is a year-long support program for mid-career T&R academics (7-12 years post-PhD) who would benefit from cohort-based development in personal effectiveness and research governance to accelerate their research trajectories.
HASS Partnership Funding Scheme- CLOSED
This scheme is designed to promote research collaboration between HASS researchers and industry partners, and conduct preliminary work that will support highly competitive proposals for external industry-focussed funding schemes, including but not limited to the ARC Linkage Projects Scheme.
HASS Faculty Fellowships- CLOSED
The scheme aims to provide dedicated time to conduct a defined research project in a research-intensive environment. It includes mentoring from research-focused staff and research matters generally. It is therefore designed to assist Fellows in the development of their larger research program.
Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH)- Faculty Fellowship
Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR)- Faculty Fellowship
Centre for Policy Futures (CPF)- Faculty Fellowship
UQ Internal Initiatives
See a full list of UQ internal initiatives. Below are those most relevant to HASS or involve a faculty based assessment process.
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure Grants (MEI)- CLOSED
The Major Equipment and Infrastructure (MEI) grants scheme is a competitive scheme for infrastructure/equipment funding.
UQ Early Career Research Grants (ECR)- OPENING SOON
Through the UQ Early Career Researcher (ECR) Grants Scheme the University has resolved to provide support for early career researchers while at the same time remaining committed to research excellence.
UQ Amplify- OPEN
UQ Amplify is a key component of UQ's Strategic Plan to "highlight the need to attract and retain the best researchers from all over the world and develop our capacity to invest in the best research talent", representing an institution-wide approach to attracting, retaining and developing externally-funded Fellows.
Submission Timeline
- Full applications due to host School/Centre/Institute: 2 September 2019
UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards (UQ FREA)- CLOSED
The UQ FREA scheme is a means by which the University recognises demonstrated excellence and promise of future success in research, and the leadership potential of individual young researchers in their respective fields.
UQ Partners in Research Excellence Awards (PIREA)- CLOSED
The UQ Partners in Research Excellence Awards (PIREAs) recognise outstanding models of high-impact collaborative research partnerships. These Awards celebrate the achievements and successes of our colleagues who through industry engagement, research collaboration and commercialisation have achieved excellent outcomes and national and international research impact.
More Information
Finding Funding
Go to UQ Research for more information on finding funding.
UQR&I Funding Opportunities- HASS
A list of updated funding opportunities relevant to HASS Researchers.
UQ Research Bulletin
This fortnightly circular includes information on funding opportunities, upcoming research events and workshops, as well as information on research awards and prizes.