Matariki Network of Universities Engagement Grant 2026-27
The is launching a new call to support grants of up to £5,000 for the collaboration and engagement of Professional Leaders within the Matariki Network. This opportunity is for senior professional staff (grade 9 and above) within MNU institutions, including »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ. Note: faculty members and university librarians are not eligible.
The application opens March 2nd 2026
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Upcoming Information Session
An online information session will be held on March 3rd, 2026, 18.00 GMT (13:00 EST)
Assistance Identifying Project Partners
If you would like assistance in identifying potential project partners, please complete the following form by no later than March 23rd:
What is the fund to be used for?
- Intended to enhance personal and career development, professional leadership expertise, and global collaboration.
- Successful applicants are expected to identify a collaboration project commencing in 2026 and running for a maximum of 12 months.
- Applications must include a collaborative project between that will benefit the participating institutions (and potential wider application for other Network partners).
- Potential examples include job shadowing/swaps, creation of shared resources, (online) workshops/events, study tours, etc.
- No activity will be funded where the activity constitutes the usual activities of the department/office/College, nor will an activity be funded if it needs recurring funding.
- Duality of funding for the same initiative will not be considered, specifically if alternative funding has been granted elsewhere.
- Projects should focus on the along with priority themes of Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Student Experience, Alumni Engagement and University Global Strategy.
This initiative has available grants of a maximum of £5,000 per project.
Application
Call opens: 2 March 2026
Application deadline: 22nd May 2026 (23.59 BST)
Internal selection panels: Early June 2026
Matariki Network Judging Panel of finalists: Mid-June 2026
Communication of results: End of June 2026
Earliest start date of projects: August 2026
Further guidance can be found via the
Letters of Support
Each applicant must have a letter of support from their immediate manager to ensure that the applicant’s participation will not negatively impact the operational needs of the unit or department. Managers with questions about the fund can contact global@queensu.ca
Funding
The funding provided is intended to support expenses and costs associated with workshops, meetings and project-related costs to encourage engagement across the Matariki Network
Eligible costs:
- Project costs including consumables such as marketing and promotional materials, event programmes, (up to a maximum of 1/3 of total grant amount).
- Facilitation of a workshop/event with partners, with the aim of refining the content and objectives of a engagement proposal, or developing strategies for a Network-wide impact.
- Catering and room hire.
- Travel, accommodation and subsistence for project partners.
Ineligible costs:
- Salary support for the applicant(s).
- Business start-up costs.
- Travel or accommodation for non-MNU project partners.
Questions?
Email the Office of the Vice-Provost, Global Engagement at »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ: global@queensu.ca