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AASA Learning & Teaching Research Grant 2026
Overview
The AASA Learning & Teaching Research Grant program provides targeted support to assist academic staff of AASA member institutions – including affiliate members – to attend and present at the 2026 AASA/ACSA International Conference: Planetary Practice.
Up to 10 grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded to support travel and related costs for successful applicants.
Conference Dates: 8–11 July 2026, Brisbane, Australia
Application Deadline: 9:00 am AEST, Monday 23 March 2026
The program’s objectives are to:
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Increase accessibility to the conference for early- and mid-career researchers;
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Increase the visibility and attendance of AASA member institutions at this key international forum.
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Strengthen the learning and teaching research community across Australasia and neighbouring regions.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be affiliated with an AASA full or affiliate member institution at the time of application;
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Have an accepted abstract or project submission for presentation at the conference;
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Intend to attend the conference in person to present their work.
Assessment process
Applications will be assessed by a selection committee comprising members of the AASA Executive. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in writing.
Key reminders for applicants
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Ensure your application includes all three required components:
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Attached the following files to the application:
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Confirmation of acceptance from the Planetary Practice Conference Organisers
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A copy of the accepted abstract or project summary
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Complete a personal statement at the start of the application. The personal statements should not exceed 500 words in total.
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Complete all questions within the submission form below.
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Grant recipients must attend the conference in person to present their work.
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The grant is intended to support participation costs (e.g., travel, registration, accommodation); recipients have full discretion over the use of funds.
If you have any queries relating to the grant, please contact Dr Martha Liew, AASA Secretariat:
Successful applicants will be notified by 23 March 2026. Grant funds will be disbursed following the signature of an MOU between AASA and the applicant.