Become an AICRO Workshop Instructor
AICRO welcomes expressions of interest from experienced researchers, research development professionals, grant specialists and other experts interested in delivering practical grant-writing workshops.
About the opportunity
AICRO engages experienced professionals to deliver scheduled workshops and customised sessions for universities, research institutions, healthcare organisations, companies and research teams.
- Experience: Applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including experience delivering workshops, training or professional-development sessions.
- Areas of expertise: Relevant expertise may include ARC, NHMRC, MRFF, CRC & CRC-P, Australian Government grants, tender and grant applications, international research funding, industry–research collaboration, research impact and translation, grant strategy, proposal development, budgeting and project planning.
- Workshop delivery: Instructors may prepare or customise workshop content, provide practical guidance, facilitate participant discussions and deliver workshops according to agreed objectives.
- Delivery format and timing: Workshops may be delivered online, in person or in a hybrid format and may be scheduled during standard office hours, after office hours, in the evening or at other agreed times.
- Instructor payment: AICRO instructors are paid A$400 for the first hour and A$300 for each additional hour (GST inclusive, where applicable). For example, a 2-hour workshop pays A$700, a 3-hour workshop pays A$1,000, and a 5-hour workshop pays A$1,600.
- Preparation: The workshop delivery fee includes reasonable preparation for the agreed workshop. Where substantial development or customisation of workshop materials is required, any additional fee will be agreed before the engagement is confirmed.
- Travel and expenses: Any approved travel, accommodation, meals or other expenses required for in-person delivery will be agreed before the engagement is confirmed.
Submitting an expression of interest does not constitute an offer of employment and does not guarantee selection or engagement.
Tell us about your expertise
Complete the form below to express your interest in delivering AICRO Grant-Writing Workshops. Fields marked * are required. Your application and CV will be uploaded securely when you submit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be an academic?
No. AICRO welcomes suitably experienced academics, research development professionals, grant specialists, research managers, research impact specialists, industry–research professionals and other relevant experts.
How much experience do I need?
Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including experience delivering workshops, training or professional-development sessions.
Can I propose my own workshop?
Yes. You can propose a workshop topic, target audience, funding program or scheme, and intended learning outcomes through the expression-of-interest form.
Can instructors be based outside Australia?
Yes. International experts may apply where their expertise is relevant to AICRO's workshop program.
What time zone are workshop times based on?
Unless otherwise stated, workshop times and availability are based on Sydney, Australia time (AEST/AEDT, as applicable).
When are workshops delivered?
Workshops may be scheduled during standard office hours, after office hours, in the evening or at other agreed times depending on workshop and participant requirements.
Are instructors paid?
Yes. The AICRO workshop delivery fee is A$400 for the first hour and A$300 for each additional hour, GST inclusive where applicable. For example, a 2-hour workshop pays A$700, a 3-hour workshop pays A$1,000, and a 5-hour workshop pays A$1,600.
Does the instructor fee include preparation?
The workshop delivery fee includes reasonable preparation for the agreed workshop. Where substantial development or customisation of workshop materials is required, any additional fee will be agreed before the engagement is confirmed.
Are travel and other expenses covered?
Where in-person delivery requires travel, any approved travel, accommodation, meals or other expenses will be agreed before the engagement is confirmed.
Who owns the workshop materials?
Ownership and permitted use of workshop materials will be agreed for each engagement. Submitting an expression of interest does not transfer ownership of an applicant's existing materials to AICRO.
Will workshops be recorded?
Where recording is proposed, recording and permitted reuse arrangements will be agreed with the instructor before the workshop.
Does applying guarantee an instructor opportunity?
No. AICRO may consider applicants for current or future opportunities, but submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee selection or engagement.