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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.
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.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.Key Information
Applicant Types
companytrustnon_profitother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
trainingresearchcommunityother
Keywords
women in STEMscholarshipsuniversityeducationdelivery partnerindustry collaborationgender equitySTEM
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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