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 Queen's University. Note: faculty members and university librarians are not eligible.
Applications Are Open.
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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 ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’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 Queen's University: global@queensu.ca