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Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM

Australian Government · Australia

This grant provides funding to a single delivery partner to design and manage up to 500 university scholarships for women in STEM. The program aims to support women retraining, seeking higher qualifications, or returning to study after a break, with strong industry and university collaboration.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $41.2M

Closed

7 Oct 2021

Duration

over 7 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must have an active ABN. Lead applicant must be an eligible incorporated Australian entity. Joint applications are allowed, but only one lead organisation can contract. Universities cannot apply alone, but may participate as partners in a joint application.
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia and a trading corporation, where trading activities are a sufficiently significant proportion of overall activities or are substantial and not merely peripheral; an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust; an incorporated association; an incorporated not for profit organisation; or a publicly funded research agency (PFRA) as defined in the guidelines. Joint applications are welcome, but the lead organisation must be an eligible entity and will enter into a single grant agreement. Universities are not eligible to apply on their own, but can participate as members of a joint application where the lead applicant is eligible. Tax exempt entities are eligible.

What's Funded

Designing and delivering a national scholarship program, managing co-design with government, industry and universities, administering scholarship funding, stakeholder engagement, promotional activities, content development, travel, audits, and program governance.

Expected Outcomes

A co-designed scholarship scheme implemented by the delivery partner, enrolment of universities and industry participants, and delivery of up to 500 university STEM scholarships to women. Expected outcomes include increased participation of women in STEM tertiary education, stronger industry-relevant skills, re-entry into the workforce, and increased representation of women in leadership and decision-making roles.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companytrustnon_profitother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

trainingresearchcommunityother

Keywords

women in STEMscholarshipsuniversityeducationindustry collaborationgender equitySTEMworkforce participation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM?

The Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $41.2M in funding. This grant provides funding to a single delivery partner to design and manage up to 500 university scholarships for women in STEM. The program aims to support women retraining, seeking higher qualifications, or returning to study after a break, with strong industry and university collaboration.

How much funding does the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM provide?

The Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM provides Up to $41.2M in funding. The typical project duration is over 7 years.

Who is eligible for the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM?

Must have an active ABN. Lead applicant must be an eligible incorporated Australian entity. Joint applications are allowed, but only one lead organisation can contract. Universities cannot apply alone, but may participate as partners in a joint application.

When does the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM close?

Applications closed on 7 Oct 2021.

What activities are funded?

Designing and delivering a national scholarship program, managing co-design with government, industry and universities, administering scholarship funding, stakeholder engagement, promotional activities, content development, travel, audits, and program governance.

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