ACU Early Career Conference Grants (Association of Commonwealth Universities) 2027: GBP 2000 Grant
Applications are now open for the 2026 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Conference Grants.
ACU Early Career Conference Grants provides up to £2,000 in funding for early researchers at member institutions to attend and actively participate in international, in-person conference.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts
Scholarship Host: Association of Commonwealth Universities
Host Country: Europe || UK
Category: Fellowships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Conference Reg Fee• Accommodation • Visa Cost• Networking
Eligibility: Early Career Researcher from 50+ Commonwealth Countries
Deadline: October 13, 2026
Association of Commonwealth Universities 2027 Details
Early Career Conference Grants help to ensure that emerging researchers – and the universities that employ them – can benefit from the valuable opportunity of attending and taking part in in-person conferences in Commonwealth countries outside of their country of work.
For emerging academics, taking part in conferences can have a profound impact on their teaching and research. These events are a chance to share research, learn about the latest developments in an area of work, and build valuable professional networks.
Researchers find themselves better informed and better connected with new knowledge that can be shared and multiplied among colleagues and students.
All awardees will be required to complete a report on completion of their award.
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ACU Early Career Conference Grants Benefits
Seven grants are available at a maximum of GBP 2,000, which can be used to cover:
- Conference registration fee
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Visa costs
- Travel and health insurance
ACU Early Career Conference Grants Requirements
To be considered for the 2027 ACU Early Career Conference Grants, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- Be an early career researcher/academic at an ACU member university.
- Early career researchers/academics are those who are within 7 years of the start of their academic (research/teaching) career, with the exception of those who have had career breaks.
- A career break is a period of time out from employment for personal or professional reasons, including to care for children.
- Identify a conference that they would like to attend in a Commonwealth country taking place between February 2027 and January 2028.
- Note: Applicants need to be either chairing a session, presenting a paper, or presenting a poster at the proposed conference.
- Not have previously travelled for work purposes (including conferences) outside of their region of employment since the start of their academic career.
- Not be a previous recipient of an ACU Early Career Conference Grant (previously known as Early Career Academic Grants).
How To Apply for ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2027
The step-by-step guide to apply for the ACU Early Career Conference Grants is as follows;
- Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
- Review the application guidance and FAQs.
- Submit an application through the online application form.
- If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form through here.
- If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account and then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form.
- Submit your application by the deadline.
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026
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