ACU Gender Grants for Africans and Asians 2025
Are you passionate about promoting gender equity and equality amongst women? If so, you may be interested in applying for the ACU Gender Grants. These grants are awarded annually to staff members of ACU member universities in Africa and Asia to support initiatives that drive gender equality. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
SUMMARY
- Company/Organisation(s): The Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Program Type: Gender Grants
- Program Location: Not specified
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: First degree
- Nationality: Africans and Asians
See Also: DAAD Short-Term Research Grants 2025-2026 [Fully Funded]
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the ACU Gender Grants 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be staff at an ACU member university with a strong interest in organizing projects that promote gender equity and equality.
- Applicants should be willing to submit progress reports during and after their projects.
- Applicants should focus on specific thematic areas related to gender equity.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the ACU Gender Grants 2025 are required to complete an online application form before the deadline.
If you have a MyACU account, access the grant application form here.
New applicants can register for an account here before accessing the application form.
Application Deadline: 7th May, 2025
FAQs
What is the ACU Gender Grants for Africans and Asians 2025 program about?
The ACU Gender Grants 2025 program supports member universities in Africa and Asia to promote gender equity and equality. It provides funding for innovative projects that address institutional gender-related challenges, enhance women’s participation in higher education leadership, or develop gender-inclusive policies and environments.
Who is eligible to apply for the ACU Gender Grants 2025?
Applicants must be staff members from ACU member universities in Africa or Asia. The proposed project should focus on advancing gender equity in higher education institutions. Each university can submit only one application per grant cycle, and collaborations with other institutions are encouraged.
How much funding is available through the ACU Gender Grants 2025?
Each selected project will receive a grant of up to GBP £1,000. The funding is intended to support small-scale initiatives such as workshops, policy development, training sessions, or advocacy campaigns focused on gender issues within higher education settings.
When is the application deadline for the ACU Gender Grants 2025?
The exact deadline for the 2025 application cycle will be announced on the ACU official website, usually around March or April each year. Interested applicants are advised to check the site regularly and prepare their proposals ahead of time.
