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Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme

The Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme celebrates the gender diversity of our staff talent at ECU, supporting career progression in the spirit of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Ltd. Athena SWAN Charter in Australia. ECU is proud to be a member of SAGE Athena SWAN and was one of the first 15 Australian institutions to receive an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award.

The  2020 Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme round is open from 4 August 2020. Below are the Scheme categories:

Professional Development/Travel Subsidy

To support those with parenting and caring roles, facing career disadvantage as a result of these responsibilities. The subsidy aims to fund travel and carer related expenses that facilitate professional development/ conference attendance.

Kick-Start Science Prize

To improve the gender balance of the STEMM staff profile at ECU by boosting the career progression of academics after breaks due to carer and/ or parental roles through support in work-related science projects and research.

Achievement Recognition

To recognise champions of gender equality at ECU and facilitate staff attendance at Australian based gender equality events.

Closing dates

The 2020 Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme round is open now, until 28 August 2020.

Eligibility criteria

Please read the Edith Cowan Athena SWAN Advancement Scheme Guidelines (below) for specific requirements on each category. For questions relating to the Scheme please email athenaswanaustralia@ecu.edu.au or call 08 6304 3450.

Nomination Documents

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