Researcher Development Hub

The EMCR Training Grant Scheme

Play a role in your EMCR community's researcher development and gain leadership experience

The EMCR Training Grant Scheme allows Early- to Mid-Career Researchers and EMCR communities the opportunity to develop and run researcher development events and activities for their community.

Who is it for?

The EMCR Training Grant Scheme is designed to provide small-scale grants to early- to- mid-career researchers (EMCRs) or EMCR communities and networks to organise researcher development events or activities. These should support a nominated cohort of early or mid-career researchers at the University to develop skills or knowledge relevant to research careers. Events or programs to build a supportive research culture will also be considered. Events can include, but are not limited to, workshops, symposia, conferences, and seminars that benefit EMCRs by building personal and professional skills (such as leadership, communication, or strategic career planning).

Scheme overview

The Scheme will award up to $5,000 to an eligible applicant or EMCR community (e.g. an established EMCR Committee or EMCR network) based at the University of Sydney to deliver an event or program (e.g. series of events). 

Scheme guidelines outline full funding inclusions and exclusions.
 

Eligibility

Scheme guidelines outline full eligibility criteria, but key criteria include:

  • Levels A-C researchers at the University of Sydney, and/or;
  • Established University of Sydney EMCR networks, committees, or communities (including but not limited to Faculty, school, or MDI-based)

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Assessment criteria and process

Applications will be assessed by a Researcher Development Unit selection committee on the following criteria:

  • The reach of the event (events that bring researchers together from across areas, schools or faculties will be viewed favourably) 
  • The extent to which the proposed event is likely to benefit EMCRs
  • The level of clarity and appropriateness of the event program and logistics, including proposed date(s), speakers/facilitators, venue, and budget

Application process

Applications for round 2 are now open and will close Monday 28 July 2025, 5pm.

To apply:

1. Read the EMCR Training Grants Scheme Guidelines (pdf, 194kb)

2. Complete the online application form (Qualtrics)

3. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm, Monday 28 July 2025.

Following the event, recipients must submit a short final report outlining the outcomes of the event, along with receipts and final amount to be reimbursed (up to a maximum of the awarded amount).

Application documents