HERDSA Conference Grants
HERDSA is pleased to offer a number of conference grants to support delegates in attending the 2027 conference.
The abstract submission deadline is 29 January 2027. Please ensure your abstract is submitted by this date, as late submissions will not be accepted due to the review timeline. An accepted presentation is a requirement for grant eligibility.
The application deadline to apply for a conference grant is 14 April 2027.
All HERDSA conference grant applicants will be notified of the outcome by the HERDSA Head Office by the end of April 2027.
Deadline for applications: 5pm AEST, 14 April 2027
Up to ten conference grants of up to AUD1,500 are available to support an under-graduate or post-graduate student to attend and participate in the HERDSA conference. The conference grant can be used to support travel, accommodation or subsistence of the successful applicant.
Preference will be given to applicants who
- can demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. geographical location or other personal circumstances)
- are able to attend the full conference
- have an accepted conference presentation based on their research or project
- are the sole author of the presentation (if joint, indicate percentage contribution) and will lead the presentation at the conference
- are willing to make a contribution to HERDSA Connect if asked
- have had limited, or no, opportunities to attend similar conferences
- have not previously received a HERDSA conference grant (Student, Taylor & Francis, Early Career).
To apply, complete the HERDSA Student Conference Grant Application Form and email to office@herdsa.org.au by the due date.
Applicants must also submit a supporting letter from the applicant’s research supervisor, including a statement indicating that the applicant complies with the criteria.
Deadline for applications: 5pm AEST, 14 April 2027
HERDSA aims to support early career staff (academic and professional) in teaching and learning. Participating in the annual HERDSA conference is an opportunity for early career staff to present their research or practice in teaching and learning in higher education, network with experienced scholars, and learn from colleagues.
Early career is defined as not more than five years cumulative experience in higher education.
Up to ten conference grants of AUD$1,500 are available to support early career staff (academic or professional) to attend and participate in the HERDSA conference. The conference grant can be used to support travel, accommodation or subsistence of the successful applicant.
Preference will be given to applicants who
- can demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. geographical location or other personal circumstances)
- will attend and participate in the full conference
- have an accepted conference presentation based on their research or practice
- are the sole author of the presentation (if joint, indicate percentage contribution) and will lead the presentation at the conference
- are willing to write a contribution to HERDSA Connect
- have had limited or no opportunities to attend similar conferences
- have not previously received a HERDSA conference grant (Student, Taylor & Francis, Early Career).
Priority for one grant will be given to applicants identifying as Indigenous/First Nations (eg Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori or Pacific Nations).
To apply, download the Early Career Conference Grant Application Form and email to office@herdsa.org.au by the due date.
Deadline for applications: 5pm AEST, 14 April 2027
Taylor & Francis, the publishers of HERDSA’s journal Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) is a sponsor of the annual HERSDA conference. As part of that sponsorship, HERDSA is able to offer five conference grants of up to AUD$500 each to support HERDSA members attend the annual HERDSA conference. The conference grant can be used to support travel, accommodation or subsistence of the successful applicant.
The Taylor & Francis conference grants are open to all current HERDSA members.
Preference will be given to applicants who
- are able to attend the full conference (applicants for single day registration will be considered)
- have been accepted to make a presentation at the HERDSA conference
- are willing to make a contribution to HERDSA Connect if asked
- have had limited or no opportunities to attend similar conferences
- are able to demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. student, geographical location, no institutional support or other personal circumstances)
- have not previously received a HERDSA conference grant (Student, Taylor & Francis, Early Career).
Priority for one grant will be given to applicants identifying as Indigenous/First Nations (e.g., Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori or Pacific Nations).
To apply, download the Taylor & Francis Conference Grant Application Form and email to office@herdsa.org.au by the due date.
Assessment of Applications
Applications for conference grants will be assessed by a sub-committee of the HERDSA Executive. Applicants will be selected on the basis of demonstrated need and the quality of the application. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified as soon as possible so that all applicants can take advantage of the early bird registration rate.
2026 Outreach Conference Grant - CLOSED
In addition to the HERDSA Conference Grants, we are pleased to inform you that HERDSA 2026 Outreach Grant will be available to support your educational journey. This grant is designed to recognise academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. The funding will go towards partial/full accommodation, travel, and conference registration. For more information about the grant and how to apply, please see the details below.
Deadline for applications: 5pm AEST, 17 April 2026
Up to ten grants available to support a PhD or Doctoral programme student in a recognised higher education institution, or early career teacher or researcher (within 5 years of completing a PhD) affiliated with a higher education institution. The funding will go towards partial/full accommodation, travel, and conference registration. Priorities will be given to citizens or permanent residents of an ASEAN member country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).
Preference will be given to applicants who;
- resides in the ASEAN region. ASEAN refers to the countries that are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- can demonstrate financial hardship (e.g. geographical location or other personal circumstances)
- are able to attend the full conference
- have a submitted and accepted conference presentation (abstract) based on their research or project
- are the sole author of the presentation (if joint, indicate percentage contribution) and will lead the presentation at the conference
- have had limited, or no, opportunities to attend similar conferences
- have not previously received a HERDSA conference grant (Student, Taylor & Francis, Early Career).
All applicants must submit a statement indicating that the applicant complies with the criteria. PhD or Doctoral programme student applicants must also submit a supporting letter from their research supervisor
To apply, complete the HERDSA 2026 Outreach Grant Application Form and email to HERDSA2026committee@nus.edu.sg by the due date, 17 April 2026.
Notifications of accepted conference presentation abstracts will be sent to authors from 10 April 2026.
All applicants for the HERDSA 2026 Outreach Grant will be notified by late April 2026 regarding the outcome of their application, following review by the HERDSA2026 Organising Committee.
If accepted, reimbursements will be given upon the completion of the conference.