UTS Disability Access and Inclusion Fund

The UTS Disability Access and Inclusion Fund is an internal initiative developed to support UTS researchers in enhancing the inclusivity and accessibility of their research practices, projects and outputs for people with disabilities. 

This funding is available to all UTS researchers and has been created to cover the specific costs of doing research that meaningfully includes and engages the disabled community. The initiative is sponsored by the DVCR and has been developed with the generous support of the UTS Disability Research Network. 

These funds enable the material participation and input of the disabled community in research through contributing to the design process of grant applications, participating in research teams as investigators, researchers, or consultants and increasing the accessibility and availability of research outputs (e.g., purchasing of accessibility software, the arrangement of AUSLAN translations and/or closed captions on outputs, increasing the dissemination and source availability of research outputs).

There are 3 tiers of funding available, 

Tier 1 Funding 
 Value: Up to $500
 Eligibility: This tier is intended for the reimbursement of smaller costs incurred when engaging people with disability in the conduct or dissemination of research.
 Process: Tier 1 applications are submitted via online form and are processed, assessed, and awarded by the UTS Research Office.
  
Tier 2 Funding
 Value: From $500 to $5,000
 Eligibility: This tier is intended for larger disability research costs that make current or future projects more competitive, inclusive, and impactful. 
 Process: Tier 2 applications are submitted via online form and are processed, assessed, and awarded by the UTS Research Office who will receive guidance by an expert panel formed from the UTS Disability Research Network.
  
Tier 3 Funding
 Value: From $5,000 to $15,000.
 Eligibility: This tier is intended to cover incurred costs from engaging people with a disability on a research project in roles like investigators, researchers, or consultants.
 Process: Tier 3 applications are submitted via online form. They are processed by the UTS Research Office and are assessed and subsequently awarded by an expert panel formed from the UTS Disability Research Network. 

Funder

UTS Disability Access and Inclusion Fund
research.grants@uts.edu.au

Application Instructions

For FAQ's, detailed application information, eligibility, selection criteria, visit UTS Staff Connect (This link requires your UTS ID to access). 

All applications for funding are managed online via the UTS Disability Access and Inclusion Fund application form.  If you are thinking of applying for this opportunity, contact the UTS Research Office Research Grants team to discuss your application.

Submission Information

Applications for this funding are currently open. 

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