Managing the SU Strategic Fund

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Managing the SU Strategic Fund

The SU Strategic Fund focuses on initiatives that are directly aligned with the vision, mission and core strategic themes of the University, as contained in Vision 2040 and the Strategic Framework 2019–2024. Funds are allocated in respect of the six core strategic themes of the University and the associated institutional goals.

The Division for Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics houses both the secretariat and process manager for the Fund and therefore takes responsibility for its management, administration and provision of support to stakeholders and applicants. In this way the division assists the University's management in aligning strategic funding with the University's strategic goals.

2024-Opportunity

Please note that there is an opportunity fo apply for funding from Category C.1.1 of the Strategic Fund for 2024.

NEW: The application is now submitted via an electronic platform, Smartsheet, with the necessary workflow included.

Please follow the steps below to submit an application:

	Actions (Applicant)	Relevant documentation	Due date
1.	Study the Strategic Fund Regulation to familiarise yourself of the criteria for Category C.1.1.	StrategicFund Regulation
2.	Download and complete the template for Category C.1.1 applications (Word format).	Category C.1.1 template
3.	Complete the online submission form and upload the completed template (Word document). Upon pressing “Submit", you have completed step 1 of the application process. Your application will then be forwarded to your RC Head/Dean (chosen in the submission form) for the completion of step 2 – the confirmation of their support (through a recommendation) and their approval. For an application to be considered as complete and submitted, both these steps must be completed before the closing date and time. Therefore, please ensure that your RC Head/Dean is aware of the application before you submit and has time available to complete the process before the closing date and time.	Click on the link to access the electronic platform	18 October 2024, before 14:00

Administrative steps (Strategic Fund office, grading panel and Strategic Fund Committee)

	Action	Timeframe
1.	The grading panel evaluates the applications	Between 21 October and 7 November 2024
2.	The Strategic Fund Committee meets and decides which Category C.1.1 applications are approved	21 November 2024
3.	The Strategic Fund Office relays the outcome of the meeting to each applicant	2 December 2024

Contact person: Mr Martin de Abreu