Description: The Beryl Henderson Foundation and the Australian Federation of University Women will in 2006-7 offer a grant of up to $1250 to assist in completion of a research project being undertaken by a female student or researcher in an Australian University.

Type: Research

Opening Date: 22 March, 2006

Closing Date: 31 July, 2006

Maximum number awarded: 1

Value: A grant of up to $1250.

Eligibility: Applications are invited from women who are enrolled in Honours IV or postgraduate programs in Australian tertiary institutions, or embarked on research work with publications in Australia in view.

The purpose of the grant is to assist with practical aspects of research, such as intra-or interstate travel to consult library sources, or to consult with research collaborators. All or part of the grant could also be used for obtaining information (e.g. archival material) from overseas which is not available via the internet. It is not envisaged that a grant would be available for equipment such as computer hardware.

Further Information:There are no specific application from for this award, but applicants are asked to provide the following information:

• Name, address and other contact details.
• Current academic and professional qualifications
• CUrrent position (if applicable) and degree program for which enrolled.
• Details as how the grant would be used to advance the applicant’s research.
• Name and contact details of two referees familiar with the applicant’s research.

Further Information is available from:

Heather Nash
GPO Box 1453
Canberra ACT 2601

Telephone: 02-6125 5967
Heather.Nash@anu.edu.au

Applications close 31 July 2006 and the winner should be advised of the outcome by 31 October.