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Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM

Australian Government · Australia

This grant provided funding to a single delivery partner to design and manage up to 500 university scholarships for women in STEM. The program aimed to increase women's participation in STEM tertiary education, support industry-relevant skills development, and foster future women leaders and mentors in STEM.

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Funding

Up to $41.2M

Closed

7 Oct 2021

Duration

up to 7 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must be an eligible incorporated entity in Australia • Eligible entities included trading corporations, incorporated trustees, incorporated associations, incorporated not for profit organisations, and publicly funded research agencies (PFRAs) • Joint applications were allowed • The lead organisation in a joint application had to be an eligible entity • Universities were not eligible to apply on their own • Universities could participate as partners in a joint application with an eligible lead • Tax exempt entities were eligible to apply
Applicants had to have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia and a trading corporation with substantial trading activities; 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 were permitted, but the lead organisation had to be an eligible entity and would enter into a single grant agreement. Universities were not eligible to apply on their own, but could participate in joint applications where the lead applicant was eligible. Tax exempt entities were eligible following a guideline clarification.

What's Funded

Co-designing and delivering a national scholarship program, engaging universities and industry stakeholders, administering scholarship funding, promotional activities, content development, travel, audits, and program governance.

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Expected Outcomes

A delivery partner selected to co-design and implement the scholarship scheme, with scholarships commencing from Q3 2022 and supporting up to 500 women to undertake university STEM qualifications with industry involvement.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companytrustnon_profitother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

trainingresearchcommunityother

Keywords

women in STEMscholarshipsuniversityeducationdelivery partnerindustry collaborationgender equitySTEM

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 provided funding to a single delivery partner to design and manage up to 500 university scholarships for women in STEM. The program aimed to increase women's participation in STEM tertiary education, support industry-relevant skills development, and foster future women leaders and mentors in STEM.
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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 up to 7 years.
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Who is eligible for the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM?

  • Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Must be an eligible incorporated entity in Australia
  • Eligible entities included trading corporations, incorporated trustees, incorporated associations, incorporated not for profit organisations, and publicly funded research agencies (PFRAs)
  • Joint applications were allowed
  • The lead organisation in a joint application had to be an eligible entity
  • Universities were not eligible to apply on their own
  • Universities could participate as partners in a joint application with an eligible lead
  • Tax exempt entities were eligible to apply
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When does the Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM close?

Applications closed on 7 Oct 2021.
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What activities are funded?

Co-designing and delivering a national scholarship program, engaging universities and industry stakeholders, administering scholarship funding, promotional activities, content development, travel, audits, and program governance.
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