The Association of Commonwealth Universities - ACU Fellowships

From climate action to engineering, the ACU Fellowships cover a range of different topics and disciplines. This funding is intended for virtual collaboration only and will fund virtual exchange activities. 

Theme: Supporting research

University research changes lives for the better. It informs and enables evidence-based policymaking, yields advances in science and medicine, and finds solutions to global challenges. But for great ideas to become reality and have a real impact on the wider world, a culture in which research can thrive is essential.

This means dedicated posts and policies that support the lifecycle of research. Career development and training to help the next generation of research leaders fulfil their potential. And support to ensure that university research translates into tangible benefits to society.

The ACU helps universities to achieve their research ambitions by supporting these crucial structures and processes through pioneering projects, international opportunities, and valuable platforms for exchanging best practice.

The following ACU Fellowships are available: 

• 1 x Accountancy – Supported by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
• 1 x Agriculture, Forestry & Food Science - Supported by George Weston Limited.
• 1 x Canada Fellowship - Outgoing - Awarded to a staff member at a Canadian ACU member university to partner with an ACU member university outside Canada. Legacy funding by Gordon and Jean Southam.
• 1 x Canada Fellowship - Incoming - Awarded to a staff member at an ACU member university outside Canada to partner with an ACU Canadian member university. Legacy funding by Gordon and Jean Southam.
• 1 x Wighton Engineering - Only open to applicants from low and middle-income countries.
• 1 x Hong Kong Jockey Club – Outgoing – Awarded to a staff member from a Hong Kong ACU member institution to partner with an ACU member institution outside Hong Kong.
• 1 x Hong Kong Jockey Club – Incoming – Awarded to a staff member at an ACU member outside Hong Kong to partner with an ACU member institution in Hong Kong.   
• 1 x Information Technology and Computer Science  - Supported by the Jacky McAleer Memorial. 

How to apply

• Applications Open: 14 May 2024 

• Applications Close: 9 July 2024 4PM UTC