Conference Support Fund
Applications now open
Queensland registered teachers can apply for QCT funding to support them present their academic research at Australian education conferences.
The Conference Support Fund reimburses teacher researchers' costs associated with their conference presentation and attendance, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation.
Previously known as Research Grants for Teachers, the annual programme now offers more time to apply for financial support. Applications are invited throughout Terms 2 and 3 from teacher researchers who are completing or have recently completed research projects (within the last six months).
Applications close on Monday 1 September 2025 (the beginning of Week 8 in Term 3 in Queensland).
How to apply
Read the new Guidelines to ensure you meet eligibility requirements and have the required information and documents. Then apply online via the button below:
What has changed?
- Programme renamed – the Conference Support Fund provides a more accurate description of what the funding offers.
- Applications extended – previously offered in Term 1 only, applications for funding are now open in Terms 2 and 3.
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Rolling judging deadlines – a QCT panel will meet in Weeks 5 and 9 of each term to review applications
submitted by the following dates and make timely decisions to award funding:
- 12 May 2025 – first judging panel meets in Week 5, Term 2
- 9 June 2025 – second judging panel meets in Week 9, Term 2
- 4 August 2025 – third judging panel meets in Week 5, Term 3
- 1 September 2025 – fourth and final judging panel meets in Week 9, Term 3
- Online application form– previously completed via a printable PDF form, the new online application form provides a simpler submission process and easy upload of required documents.
- Amended programme guidelines – featuring revised selection and eligibility criteria and a new maximum limit for reimbursed expenses ($2,500) for each application for fairness.
