Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund

As part of the University's commitment to fostering collaboration and building stronger research networks, we have launched a new Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund through the Reputation and Rankings funding allocation.

University staff are invited to apply for up to $20,000 per opportunity for conferences or events that align with our FAME strategies or Industry Engagement Priorities (Defence, cyber and space, Energy, mining and resources, Health and medical industries, Creativity and culture and Agrifood and wine), and highlight our research excellence and innovation to global audiences.

Explore conferences that have been funded through this scheme.

Please note:

  • This fund is not designed to support applications solely for conference travel or attendance; and
  • You may receive full or part funding of your requested amount
  • Your application will require proof of support from your Head of School/Executive Dean, and an indication of the financial contribution your local area is making to the event (if any)

  • Recipients

    Events supported to date in 2024

    Round Three:

    • International Symposium on Green Urban Futures: Beyond Biodiversity + Future Tree Workshop
    • Transnational perspectives of teachers' capabilities to support student wellbeing for learning
    • 26th International Conference on Digital Image Computing: Techniques and Applications (DICTA 2025)
    • Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society (ABACBS) 10th Anniversary Conference
    • World Congress of Orthopaedic Research
    • Lorne Ubiquitin Conference

    Earlier rounds:

    • Porous Semiconductors Science and Technology - Pacific Rim
    • Reclaiming Heritage: The Repatriation of Stolen Cultural Objects in the Post-Colonial Era
    • 2025 International Conference on Resource Sustainability
    • The 20th International Conference Advanced Data Mining and Applications (ADMA 2024)
    • Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Annual Scientific Conference
    • HiTeMP forum
    • RINA - Warships 2024
    • Dusklands at 50: Transnational dynamics, transhistorical conversations - An International Conference
    • 16th International Conference of the Academy of Wine Business Research

    Events supported in 2023 include:

    • Cholestasis in Pregnancy conference and meetings
    • Presentation at UPCEA Convergence - Credential Innovation in Higher Education
    • Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2023
    • New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference
    • Institute of Australian Geographers: Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures
    • 8th International PacRim Breast and Prostate Cancer Meeting
    • International Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainability and Health
    • Australasian Business Ethics Network Conference 2024

  • Critical dates

    Round One

    Date Activity
    Monday 5 February Applications open
    Monday 25 March 5pm Applications close
      Applications assessed
    Week of 22 April Applicants notified of outcomes

    Round Two

    Date Activity
    Monday 1 July Applications open
    Monday 12 August 5pm Applications close
      Applications assessed
    Week of 2 September Applicants notified of outcomes

     

    Round Three

    Date Activity
    Mon 14 Oct Applications open
    5pm Mon 18 Nov Applications close
      Applications assessed
    Week of 9 Dec Applicants notified of outcomes

Venue option

For University staff interested in hosting an event, the National Wine Centre (NWC) may be an appropriate venue. The NWC has meeting rooms suitable for small workshops, larger multi-day conferences for up to 350 delegates, and formal gala events. University staff can access free room hire when arranging a University-supported event at the NWC. NWC's audio visual partner will also offer a discount on equipment hire (terms and conditions apply).

To make an enquiry or a booking, please contact the NWC Event Planning Team on 08 8313 3355 or via email.

Reporting obligations

Successful applicants will need to complete the Strategic Conference Sponsorship Fund Post-Event Report within one month of the event, and submit it to dvcee@adelaide.edu.au

The purpose of this reporting is both for transparency, and to assist in assessing the ongoing efficacy of the Fund.

Queries?

You are welcome to contact dvcee@adelaide.edu.au with any queries.