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Endowment Challenge Fund
Sponsor: Endeavour Foundation 		Closing Date: 20-Apr-2018
Research Award: This award targets applicants with appropriate research qualifications, who are employed by an Australian host institution, at which they will conduct the proposed research. In 2018, the Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund will make one award of $55,000 to fund research to advance the health wellbeing, and life experience of people with a disability, in particular people with an intellectual disability.

Inclusive Research Award: In 2018, the Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund will make one award of $15,000 to fund an inclusive research project to advance the health, wellbeing and life experiences of people with a disability, in particular people with an intellectual disability. This award is also open to postgraduate students conducting Masters or PhD programs of research at an Australian university, under the supervision of suitably qualified supervisors.

Aims: The Endowment Challenge Fund aims to benefit Australians with a disability, especially people with an intellectual or developmental disability. The Fund seeks to encourage quality and innovation in the disability services sector. Grants are available for researchers to undertake research that will advance the health, well-being and life experiences of people with a disability.

Funding Details: The duration of The Endowment Challenge Fund Research Award grant is 1 year, with funding of $55,000. Please note there is only one award available.

The duration of The Endowment Challenge Fund Inclusive Research Award grant is 1 year, with funding of $15,000. Please note there is only one award available.

Eligibility: Please see https://www.endowmentchallengefund.com.au/ for further information, noting applications are submitted online at https://www.endowmentchallengefund.com.au/apply, with required application forms available from this online system. The complete application (including any supporting documentation) must be uploaded as one file (preferably as a PDF file, however Word files are also acceptable). File size cannot exceed 5MB.

The UQR&I internal deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 13 April 2018.

Applicants should provide a completed application and signed Funding Application Coversheet to their UQR&I Office of Sponsored Research RAO in order to commence the UQR&I review process.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Internal Deadline: Friday, 13 April 2018, 5pm (AEST)
External Deadline: Friday 20 April 2018, 5pm (AEST)
Website: http://www.endowmentchallengefund.com.au/

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