The Association of Commonwealth Universities invites applications for its early-career academic grants. These offer early-career academics the opportunity to attend a conference or academic meeting in another Commonwealth country. The scheme is aimed at academics who have not yet had the opportunity to work, study or travel outside their own country.

The applicant must be employed as a member of academic staff in an ACU member institution and not have previously studied for any academic or professional qualification outside their home country or region. The applicant cannot have attended any academic or professional conference outside their home country or region.

A total of 30 grants, worth up to £2,000 each, are available.