Working for Women Program: Research Partnership Grant Opportunity

Are you a research organization working on gender equality?

The Australian Government is offering funding through the Working for Women Program to support a research partnership focused on achieving gender equality in Australia, particularly economic equality.

Here’s a summary of the opportunity:

• Program: Working for Women Program – Research Partnership Grant
• Focus: Building evidence to drive gender equality and economic equality for women in Australia
• Funding Period: 2024-25 to 2029-30
• Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 (5:00 pm AEST)
• Eligible Applicants: Not-for-profit research institutes, universities, and policy institutes/think tanks

What the Research Partnership will do:

• Develop a research agenda addressing government priorities on gender equality.
• Conduct regular surveys (“pulse checks”) to hear directly from Australian women about their experiences and concerns.
• Provide actionable insights to the government and stakeholders on how to advance women’s economic equality.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a more equitable Australia!

Additional Information about the Working for Women Program: Research Partnership Grant

Key Eligibility Criteria:

• Organization Type: Must be a not-for-profit research institute, university, or policy institute/think tank.
• Experience: Applicants should have experience in delivering robust national-level research activities and providing practical insights and policy advice to the government.
• Multi-disciplinary Expertise: Applicants should demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to their research, encompassing various fields related to gender equality.
• Alignment with Government Priorities: The proposed research project should align with the government’s priorities as outlined in the Working for Women Strategy.

Assessment Criteria:

• Research Quality: The quality and rigor of the proposed research methodology and approach.
• Relevance: The relevance of the research to the government’s priorities and the potential impact on women’s economic equality.
• Innovation: The innovative nature of the research, including its potential to contribute new knowledge and insights.
• Collaboration: The applicant’s ability to collaborate effectively with the government and other stakeholders.
• Feasibility: The feasibility of the project, including the availability of resources and expertise.

Additional Information:

• Consortia Partnerships: Applicants are encouraged to consider forming consortia partnerships with other eligible organizations to enhance their capacity and expertise.
• Grant Agreement: Successful applicants will enter into a grant agreement with the Australian Government, outlining the terms and conditions of the funding.
• Reporting Requirements: Grantees will be required to submit regular progress reports and a final report to the Australian Government.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official Grant Opportunity Guidelines and Q&A documents.