Peter McPhee Community Impact Grants
Overview
In 2023, the Peter McPhee Grant will provide funds of up to $5000 per student project, to the total value of $15,000.
The Peter McPhee Community Impact Grant aims to support projects that have a positive impact in the community by:
- Promoting and developing engagement activity within the University of Melbourne student community
- Assisting students or groups of students to initiate, or participate in leadership, community engagement and volunteering activities, involving the University and the wider community.
Successful student applicants can be considered towards a Melbourne Plus capability recognition.
Dates
- Monday 31 July 2023
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9.00am AEST
Applications open.
- Sunday 20 August 2023
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11.59pm AEST
Original deadline was extended by 7 days.
Applications close. Late applications will not be considered.
- Wednesday 30 August 2023
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Outcomes released.
- Friday 29 September 2023
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Funds released to successful applicants.
- Friday 24 May 2024
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Recommended project completion.
- Monday 27 May 2024
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Acquittal due date.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a current University of Melbourne student.
- Applicants must be the Project Leader and primary contact.
- Funds will only be awarded to an activity yet to commence or in progress.
- Funding is between $1000 and $5,000.
- Applicants must be able to complete the project/activity by 27 May 2024.
For full applicant and project eligibility consult the Peter McPhee Community Impact Guidelines.
Peter McPhee Community Impact Grant Guidelines (PDF 335.4 KB)
More information
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Community Impact Values and Key Selection Criteria
Eligible applications will be assessed based on one of the following Peter McPhee Community Impact Values:
- Arts & Culture:
Projects aiming to strengthen and enrich community engagement e.g. education, innovation, community participation, creativity. - Equity & Access:
Projects aiming to address intersectional economic and social inequity e.g. economic, access and inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. - Sustainability & Environment:
Projects aiming to strengthen community bonds, improve quality of life in current global challenges e.g. community practices, environmental sustainability, climate emergency.
Eligible applications will be assessed based on the following selection criteria:
- Produce outcomes and activities which address the above Community Impact Values
- Develop the project with a feasible timeline of completion and within budget
- Demonstration of an embedded understanding of intercultural experiences and Consultation practices, to ensure successful community outcomes
- Address any benefit to the applicant(s) in terms of ongoing and long-lasting skills, knowledge, and leadership development.
- Arts & Culture:
- Previous recipients
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Accessibility
For further information or version support, or submission queries on how to apply, please contact the Student Engagement Team:
- Email: impactgrants-team@unimelb.edu.au
- Phone: 03 8344 8440.
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Information about Peter McPhee
Peter McPhee is a distinguished academic who has had a long association with The University of Melbourne, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, a Diploma in Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
He has held a Professional Chair in history at the University since 1993 and has occupied several academic management positions, including Deputy Dean of the then School of Graduate Studies, Head of the Department of History, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
He was appointed as the University’s inaugural Provost in 2007, a position from which he retired in 2009. He remains a Professorial Fellow of the University and continues to teach and supervise in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies.
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Student experiences
Recipients of student engagement grants at the University of Melbourne share their stories.
Contact us
For further information and assistance, please contact the Student Engagement Team:
impactgrants-team@unimelb.edu.au