Grant writing workshops
Gender disparities in research success are well documented across the higher education sector in Australia and globally. In alignment with the Monash Gender Equality Action Plan 2022–2025, and supported by the Athena Swan Steering Group’s commitment to advancing gender equity in research, we invite early- and mid-career academic women to take part in a series of grant writing workshops.
Telling your story: writing persuasively about your career
Offered as part of the Athena Swan Steering Group’s commitment to advancing gender equity in research, this initiative provides targeted grant writing support to early- and mid-career academic women (Levels B and C). This in-person workshop, delivered by the GrantEd Group, offers researchers a valuable opportunity to craft a compelling narrative of their professional journey and achievements.
Session overview
A compelling narrative about a researcher’s professional journey and accomplishments is crucial not only for grant and promotion applications but also for engaging with industry and various other opportunities. This session offers participants a focused chance to identify and articulate the key elements of their track record, including:
- the impact their research has or might have
- the urgent needs or significant problems their research addresses and where the drivers come from
- the significance of their academic outputs
- Impact of career disruptions
- important industry collaborations and relationships
- how they have learned and are learning from the best in their field
- their leadership and mentoring
The skills and content developed in this workshop will be valuable for the ARC ROPE, NHMRC and MRFF Track Record, CVs, awards nominations, social media profiles, and other online platforms.
Other details
Date: Thursday 14th August 2025
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Format: In-person only
Target Group: women at academic levels B and C on fixed term or continuing contracts employed at Monash Australia.
Developing a robust research grant proposal
Offered as part of the Athena Swan Steering Group’s commitment to advancing gender equity in research, this online workshop is designed to equip grant applicants with a clear understanding of the four essential elements of a strong proposal: significance, quality, innovation, and feasibility.
Session overview
This online workshop will guide research grant applicants through the four essential elements of a robust proposal: significance, quality, innovation and feasibility. Participants will leave the session with clearer answers to the following key questions as they apply to their own research projects:
- Who needs your research, within and outside of academia?
- What appropriate methodologies, methods, design elements or concepts do you need to ensure a high-quality project?
- What novel and innovative elements are built into your research plan and how have you balanced this with risk?
- What involvement do you need from other organisations, policy makers, practitioners, networks or researchers to ensure your research is significant and feasible?
Other details
Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Time: 12.30pm-2.00pm
Format: Live online zoom
Target Group: academic women: staff on fixed term or continuing contracts employed at Monash University.
Further information
For more information, or any enquiries regarding the programs on this webpage, please contact Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: