Apply for the second round of the Vice Chancellor’s Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program

Following on from the success of the first round of applications for the Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program, staff are being encouraged to apply for the next round.

During consultation with the University community during the development of the Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027, many suggestions were made that were indicative of small steps of innovation.

Everyone can innovate. Innovation generally refers to changing processes, or activities, and ideas.

Information and Application Process:

Through the Small Steps of Innovation Funding Program, the Vice Chancellor encourages all staff to take small steps of innovation that provide improvements across the University or for individual Schools or Offices which enhance the experiences of staff and/or students.

The Vice Chancellor’s discretionary fund will provide $50,000 annually, towards Small Steps of Innovation, with $5,000 being the maximum amount available for each grant.

Proposals for Small Steps grants should show a clear link to the University’s Strategic Plan, as well as clearly indicating the benefits that will be seen across the University or to the individual School/Office/group.

• At the Vice Chancellor’s discretion, such applications may be funded, held over to the next call or not funded.
• Out-of-session applications may be made where an applicant is able to explain why a project should be funded immediately, rather than waiting for the next call for applications.
• Funds allocated via this program must be expended within 12 months from being awarded.
• Applications may be submitted by individual staff who hold an on-going or fixed-term appointment, or a team of staff and/or students led by a staff member holding an on-going or fixed-term appointment.
• A staff member may hold a maximum of three grants at any given time, whether as an individual or part of a team.
• Applications should be emailed to VC@murdoch.edu.au using the attached template by 23rd October 2018.

Grants will be awarded solely at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor, whose decision is final.