Applications are accepted from ANU employees actively engaged in research or teaching that furthers our understanding of the Chinese world.

Each application will be evaluated against the criteria listed below:

• its focus on China, Taiwan, or the Chinese diaspora;
• its potential to advance research;
• its potential to develop new networks outside the ANU; and
• its potential to showcase and disseminate the University's China-related research achievements.

Funding is limited and not all applications can be supported. The CIW Centre Manager and CIW Director will make the final grant decisions.

• Funding is in the form of a small grant up to $3,000 to contribute towards paying for economy airfares to and expenses related to travel, e.g. accommodation, in country travel, passport, visa, vaccinations and other preventative medicines.
• Funds must be used within 12 months following receipt of the award.
• If successful, funds will be transferred from the College to your School for disbursement to you.
• Any unspent funds must be returned to CIW.
• Successful applicants are required to submit a short report (up to 500 words) at the end of the award period.
• If successful, you cannot apply again for this category until you have completed an acquittal (short report and financial statement) for any outstanding CIW Travel and/or Research Support Grants.