2026 Rechnitz Grant Application Form
*IMPORTANT* Applications must be submitted by 5pm AEST Friday 17th April 2026.
Lead Applicant Details
Lead Applicant Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Primary Discipline
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* Please enter primary research discipline and/or Field of Research (FoR) code at 2- or 4-digit level for the primary and any secondary applicants. Eligible social science research disciplines are listed on the following webpage: https://socialsciences.org.au/social-science-fields-of-research/
Employing/Training Institution
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Position
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Department/School
Email
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example@example.com
Phone
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Work Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Lead Applicant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status
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Please indicate if the lead applicant identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. If acceptable, please also indicate the lead applicant’s people or language group(s).
Lead Applicant early- or mid-career researcher status
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Please indicate the lead applicants’ highest research qualification and the date of award. If the date of award is more than 15 years from the time of application (prior to May 2010),please provide information on any career interruptions (for example, periods of more than one-month absence or reduced work hours relating to illness, injury, disability, cultural or caring responsibilities). For applicants without a formal research qualification, please provide information on current program of higher-degree research training (PhD or research Masters) or of relevant research experience and training (for example occupational training and experience in a research role).
Summary of lead applicant's qualifications, career, and track record as they relate to this project (1 page max; narrative CV-style)
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Would you like to add a co-investigator?
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Yes
No
Secondary Applicant Details
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Secondary Applicant Name
Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Primary Discipline
* Please enter primary research discipline and/or Field of Research (FoR) code at 2- or 4-digit level for the primary and any secondary applicants. Eligible social science research disciplines are listed on the following webpage: https://socialsciences.org.au/social-science-fields-of-research/
Employing/Training Institution
Position
Department/School
Email
Phone
Work Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Would you like to add another co-investigator?
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Yes
No
Third Applicant Details
*If applicable
Third Applicant Name
Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Primary Discipline
* Please enter primary research discipline and/or Field of Research (FoR) code at 2- or 4-digit level for the primary and any secondary applicants. Eligible social science research disciplines are listed on the following webpage: https://socialsciences.org.au/social-science-fields-of-research/
Employing/Training Institution
Position
Department/School
Email
Phone
Work Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Project Information
Title of Project
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Short summary of proposed research (200 words)
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Proposed Project Start Date
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Month
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Year
Start date should be within 6 months of the date of award (no later than January 2026).
Proposed Project End Date
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Month
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Year
Projects should be no more than two years’ duration.
Total funds requested
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The total grant available for this scheme is AUD $20,000, excl GST.
Research Proposal (max approx 1000 words)
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Describe the project’s aims, value and relevance, and any planned research visits, fieldwork, etc. Please note: This grant cannot be used to fund the core research required for the applicant’s PhD. It may support a substantial additional component or extension of the PhD research if there is an clear explanation of i) how the proposed Rechnitz-funded research differs from the PhD research and ii) and why an extension of the PhD research is required.
Project Finances
Project Budget
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Please provide a detailed project budget including line items as required for staffing (noting lead applicant salary/scholarship costs are not eligible), travel, remuneration for time of traditional knowledge holders, publication costs, conference costs, purchase of minor equipment/consumables, development of or access to research tools/services, and other relevant expenses. Budget items should be GST Exclusive.
Other Funding
If relevant, please provide details of any other funding that will be sought for the project. Please indicate whether this funding has been secured, requested or if a request will be made only if this application is successful.
Additional Information Required
File Upload 1. A letter from the lead applicant’s supervisor or school/department head indicating support for the application.
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File Upload 2. A CV for the lead applicant indicating qualifications, awards, professional experience and service, publications and presentations (a full list of publications may be provided but is not required).
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File Upload 3. If the project involves collaboration with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders, please provide a brief statement outlining how intellectual property issues will be addressed (if relevant, refer to the AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research).
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Confirmation
I confirm the information provided in this application is complete and accurate and that I accept all terms, conditions, and notices contained in the information for applicants at: https://socialsciences.org.au/rechnitz-fund/
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
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While the Academy’s selection committee gives careful consideration to applications, it is not able to enter into discussion or correspondence regarding the reasons why an application is unsuccessful.
Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and must be working or studying in a field of social science research.
Applicants must be working or studying in an Australian university or other research organisation in a role that allows them to undertake the proposed project as a core part of their duties.
Applicants must be either an early- or mid-career researcher within 15 years of their most recent research qualification, accounting for any relevant career disruptions, or a higher-degree social science research student enrolled at an Australian university.
Successful applicants will be required to arrange for their university or employing organisation to sign a funding agreement with the Academy (this will generally simply involve forwarding the draft agreement to research office staff to finalise), and to issue a tax invoice for payment of the grant amount.
Successful applicants and co-applicants will comply with all requirements and responsibilities set out in the grant funding agreement.
Successful applicants will be required to acknowledge support of the Academy and the Wilhelm, Martha and Otto Rechnitz Memorial Fund in project reports, presentations and other relevant materials.
Following completion of the project, successful applicants will be required to submit a final report and acquittal of funds to the Academy (required within three months of completion).
For projects over 12 months in duration, successful applicants will also be required to submit a brief progress report to the Academy.
Successful applicants will also be asked to provide information and images to the Academy’s communications team for purposes of promoting the award through newsletters, traditional and social media.
If a PhD student is awarded the grant, they must be formally recognised by their institution as the primary recipient; the grant cannot be attributed to an alternative Chief Investigator such as a supervisor or research team.
Lead Applicant Name
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Signature
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Application Queries
For any questions regarding this form or the Rechnitz Grant please email the grant program manager Zoe Perry at awards@socialsciences.org.au
Applications must be submitted by 5pm AEST Friday 17th April 2026.
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