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ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2026–27

Association of Commonwealth Universities

Seven grants supporting early-career academics at ACU member universities to participate actively in an eligible in-person conference in another Commonwealth country.

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Deadline
13 October 2026, 15:00 UTC / 18:00 EAT
Funding / benefit
Up to GBP 2,000
Career stage
Early Career
Eligibility
Commonwealth

In 30 seconds

  • Seven grants of up to GBP 2,000
  • For early-career academics at ACU member universities
  • Active participation in another Commonwealth country
  • Conference window: January 2027 to January 2028
  • Deadline: 13 October 2026, 18:00 EAT

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Eligibility

Institution
Applicant must work at an ACU member university.
Participation
Eligible in-person conference in another Commonwealth country with active participation such as a paper, poster or session chair.
Restrictions
Current prior international-work or travel restriction and repeat-award rules apply.
Conference window
January 2027 to January 2028.

Funding and benefits

  • Conference registration
  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Health insurance

What you need to prepare

  • Conference details
  • Presentation, paper or abstract details
  • Conference relevance
  • Career benefit
  • Knowledge-sharing plan
  • SDG connection where requested
  • Head of Department support
  • Cost breakdown

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