Research Mobility Funding Application Form

The purpose of the SACRU Research Mobility Funding is to foster and support university cooperation and collaboration by supporting programs that enable mobility of research students across SACRU member institutions

 

Scope

Applications for funding from across SACRU members will be considered for initiatives that demonstrate the following:

  • Supports the mobility of research students from three or more SACRU member institutions,
  • has defined outcomes and can be delivered within the upcoming calendar year,
  • fosters global cooperation with the goal of advancing world leading knowledge and higher education aligned with Catholic mission and the common good.
  • Is focused on research students (Masters and Doctorate) or early career researchers with no more than 6 years’ experience as a researcher.

Timing

  • Applications must be submitted to the SACRU Secretariat (sacru.alliance@unicatt.it) by no later than Friday, November 1, 2024.

Quantum

  • Maximum per project: 10,000 Euros
  • Funds may be used to assist with the cost of travel, including flights and accommodation, venue hire, external presenters or facilitators.

Evaluation Criteria

The proposal:

  • Must align with the Vision and Mission of SACRU as a network of Catholic research universities,
  • Must demonstrate clearly defined outcomes that support and enhance research collaboration, between SACRU members,
  • Must involve a minimum of three SACRU member institutions,
  • Funds must be expended by the end of the following calendar year.
  • Must be endorsed by a SACRU Executive Committee member of each participating institution.
  • Must include a presentation or element such as a webinar that is open to either the public and external organisations, or staff of SACRU member institutions.

Evaluation Process

  • Applications for SACRU Mobility Funding will be reviewed by the SACRU Internationalisation Committee for recommendation to the SACRU Executive Committee. Applications deemed not to meet the evaluation committee will not proceed to the Executive Committee
  • The SACRU Executive Committee will review and approve the final applications.

 

Download the application form below