Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund
As part of the University's commitment to fostering collaboration and building stronger research networks, we have launched a new Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund through the Reputation and Rankings funding allocation.
University staff are invited to apply for up to $20,000 per opportunity for conferences or events that align with our FAME strategies听辞谤听Industry Engagement Priorities听(Defence, cyber and space, Energy, mining and resources, Health and medical industries, Creativity and culture and Agrifood and wine), and highlight our research excellence and innovation to global audiences.
Please note:
- This fund is not designed to support applications solely for conference travel or attendance; and
- You may receive full or part funding of your requested amount
- Your application will require proof of support from your Head of School/Executive Dean, and an indication of the financial contribution your local area is making to the event (if any)
Important information about 2025 funding
To ensure applicants can maximise the sponsorship funds by the end of December 2025, the 2025 application round will open in October 2024, and the full 2025 funding allocation will be awarded in this round. Applicants will be advised of outcomes in the week beginning 9 December 2024.
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Critical dates
Round One
Date Activity Monday 5 February Applications open Monday 25 March 5pm Applications close 听 Applications assessed Week of 22 April Applicants notified of outcomes Round Two
Date Activity Monday 1 July Applications open Monday 12听August 5pm Applications close 听 Applications assessed Week of 2 September Applicants notified of outcomes 听
Round Three
Date Activity Mon 14 Oct Applications open 5pm Mon 18 Nov Applications close 听 Applications assessed Week of 9 Dec Applicants notified of outcomes -
Recipients
Events supported to date in 2024 include:
- Porous Semiconductors Science and Technology - Pacific Rim
- Reclaiming Heritage: The Repatriation of Stolen Cultural Objects in the Post-Colonial Era
- 2025 International Conference on Resource Sustainability
- The 20th International Conference Advanced Data Mining and Applications (ADMA 2024)
- Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Annual Scientific Conference
- HiTeMP forum
- RINA - Warships 2024
- Dusklands at 50: Transnational dynamics, transhistorical conversations - An International Conference
- 16th International Conference of the Academy of Wine Business Research
Events supported in 2023 include:
- Cholestasis in Pregnancy conference and meetings
- Presentation at UPCEA Convergence - Credential Innovation in Higher Education
- Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2023
- New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference
- Institute of Australian Geographers: Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures
- 8th International PacRim Breast and Prostate Cancer Meeting
- International听Conference听on Advanced Materials for Sustainability and Health
- Australasian Business Ethics Network听Conference听2024
Venue option
For University staff interested in hosting an event, the (NWC) may be an appropriate venue. The NWC has meeting rooms suitable for small workshops, larger multi-day conferences for up to 350 delegates, and formal gala events. University staff can access free room hire when arranging a University-supported event at the NWC. NWC's audio visual partner will also offer a discount on equipment hire (terms and conditions apply).
To make an enquiry or a booking, please contact the NWC Event Planning Team on 08 8313 3355 or via email.
Reporting obligations
Successful applicants will need to complete the Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund Post-Event Report within one month of the event, and submit it to dvcee@adelaide.edu.au
The purpose of this reporting is both for transparency, and to assist in assessing the ongoing efficacy of the Fund.
Queries?
You are welcome to contact dvcee@adelaide.edu.au with any queries.