Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc is a body incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 1981 (QLD). Its
Mission is to promote and further the interests of The University of Queensland and to foster mutually beneficial relations amongst its
Alumni and those in the wider community with an interest in the University.
The Association grants funds to the University and its various organisations for activities, projects, purchases, student
activities and scholarships within The University of Queensland through the UQ Alumni Trust for which it is the Trustee.
All approved funding is paid to The University of Queensland and the decision of Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc in
allocating funding is final.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted to Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc using this official Application Form.
Applications must include the following:
1. A completed Application Form (see attached);
2.
A written statement addressing the Guidelines (maximum of three A4 pages);
3.
A project budget detailing the allocation of funding requested;
4.
A Letter of Support from the Executive Dean or Head of University Unit;
Applications may also include supporting evidence: media clippings, electronic media footage, photographs etc.
While no closing date is applicable, a minimum of two (2) months’ duration applies to application processing.
Guidelines
To be considered for funding, the Application must address these Guidelines:
1.
The project must have a high profile and enhance the
standing of Alumni Friends both within The University of
Queensland and the wider community ;
2.
The project should increase the breadth of research and
resource material within The University of Queensland and
should be of a prestigious nature;
3.
Projects which could be part-funded, by the University
Faculty or School proposing them, are encouraged;
4.
Applications for funding from University organizations
along with student activities, purchases or projects must
be approved by the relevant University Faculty or School
through either an application from the University Unit on
behalf of the student/s or a Letter of Support from the
Executive Dean or Head of the University Unit.
5.
6.
The funding request should be for one purpose only but
within a proposal there may be several items. A project
budget is required as part of the application;
The project must be capable of rapid implementation by
the University;
7.
Involvement from more than one University Faculty or
School in the project would be highly regarded;
8.
The project should have the ability to attract support from
sources external to The University of Queensland;
9.
University approvals for space allocation, construction and
equipment [applicable to the project] are required prior to
final application approval;
10. Only one-off funding each year applies. No additional
funds will be available for maintenance or recurrent costs
incurred by the project;
11. No funding will be made available for the salaries
component of any project;
12. Except for annual fellowships already approved by the
University Senate, a new application is required each year
for projects requiring an additional grant;
13. Successful applications will need to acknowledge Alumni
Friends of The University of Queensland in all written
collateral and public addresses. Minimum requirements
will be contained within the Funding Agreement issued to
all successful applicants.
Applications not fulfilling the above Guidelines will not be considered.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Application Submitted By:
Project Name:
Project Partners, if any:
Address:
Phone (Business Hours):
Fax
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ATTACHMENTS
The following must be included with this Application:
A completed Application Form
A written statement addressing the Guidelines (maximum of three A4 pages)
A project budget detailing the allocation of funding requested
A Letter of Support from the Executive Dean or Head of University Unit
Signature of Applicant
___________________________
Date of Application
Print Name of Applicant
Title of Applicant
Applications are to be forwarded electronically or in hard copy.
Mail to:
Convenor
Benefactions Committee
Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc
Alumni Centre, Building 91C
50 Walcott Street, St Lucia Campus
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 4072 AUSTRALIA
Email to: alumni@uq.edu.au
Please telephone or email for any additional information or clarification:
Telephone +61 7 3365 1562 • Email alumni@uq.edu.au • Fax +61 7 3365 1567 • Web www.uq.edu.au/alumni
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