ACU - Gender

Queen's is a member of the The Association of Commonwealth Universities. ACU Gender Grants are awarded annually to member universities to support initiatives that will boost gender equity and equality on campus.

The grants can be used for a diverse range of projects, workshops, and events in areas such as:

  • Supporting women in leadership
  • Raising awareness of sexual harassment and developing anti-sexual harassment initiatives
  • Supporting women in science and research
  • Creating effective institutional policies
  • Mainstreaming gender equity into the curriculum

The ACU is working in partnership with the Martha Farrell Foundation to provide three additional Gender Grants focused on creating effective anti-sexual harassment policies and strategies, drawing on the Foundation's expertise in anti-sexual harassment initiatives. These grants are open to staff members of ACU member universities in Africa and Asia and include online training and follow-up online support from the Martha Farrell Foundation.  

What does the grant include? 

  • Thirteen grants of up to GBP £1,000 each   

Where to apply

Applicants cannot: 

  • Be a previous recipient of an ACU gender grant.

Please let our team know if you applied by emailing us at global@queensu.ca

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