Equity and Diversity Grant Scheme

The Equity and Diversity Grant Scheme is an initiative of the GED Committee and endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor' Committee. The Scheme provides seed funding of up to $5,000 for new and innovative strategies that enhance equity and diversity for students and staff at the University of Adelaide.

The Grants will support initiatives that have a long term impact and bring about positive structural and cultural changes to address equity and diversity issues.

Staff members or groups in the University are encouraged to apply for funding to develop initiatives in their area.

For complete details on the Grants Scheme including the selection criteria and application processes please read:

• Equity and Diversity Grants Guidelines for Applicants and complete the
• Equity and Diversity Grants Application Form
• Equity and Diversity Grants Scheme - Call for applications Flyer

The annual application closing date is Friday 21 September 2012.

For further information about the application processes please contact the Workforce Strategy Consultant (Equity and Diversity) on extension 38180.

Successful Grant Applications

Successful grant applications for 2007.

Successful grant applications for 2008.

Successful grant applications for 2009.

The following projects made successful grant applications in 2010.

Investigating strategies for achieving greater communication and cooperation between culturally diverse research students to improve interactions, opportunities and outcomes.

Project Coordinator

Dr. Christiane Niess

Project Outline

This project will explore opportunities for improved cross-cultural communication and cooperation for HDR students from NESB, and international students. Strategies aim to improve equal opportunities and positive doctoral outcomes for students through reducing the adverse impact of cultural and language barriers.

School/Branch

Faculty of Health Sciences

Letters Home: stories of international students' research degrees

Project Coordinator

Dr Ian Green

Project Outline

A web-based video resource of international students' personal accounts of HDR candidature, focussing on the challenges of cross-cultural communication and effective solutions.

School/Branch

Researcher Education and Development

Listening to Students from Regional and Remote Areas at the University of Adelaide: Experiences, Challenges and Strengths

Project coordinator

Dr. Deane Fergie

Project Outline

To engage with undergraduate students in the Faculties of Professions and of HumSS to explore the experiences of remote and regional students

School/Branch

LocuSAR, Anthropology

Workplace experiences of International Academic staff in South Australian Universities

Project coordinator

Dr. Nina Maadad

Project Outline

This study explores how international academic staff from non-English speaking backgrounds employed at the three South Australian Universities experience cultural change, language barriers, challenges in academia, integration as well as different teaching styles and expectations. Results will impact the development of policy.

School/Branch
School of Education