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.
2025-Opportunity
Applications must be submitted electronically via an online platform. Please follow the steps below.
Note that submission entails two steps.
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Actions (Applicant)
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Relevant documentation
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Due date
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| Study the Strategic Fund Regulation to familiarise yourself with the criteria for each category that is open for applications.
|  StrategicFund Regulation
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| Download and complete the template (Word format) that is applicable to the category selected in point 1 above.
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 Category A template (Round 1)
Category C.1.1 template (Final) |
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3.
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Complete the online submission form and upload the completed template (Word document). -
Upon pressing ‘Submit’, you have completed
step 1 of the application process.
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Your application will then be forwarded to your RC Head/Dean (selected in the submission form) for the completion of
step 2, the confirmation of their support (through a recommendation) and their approval.
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For an application to be considered as complete and submitted, both these steps must be completed
before the closing date and time.
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Therefore, please ensure that your RC Head/Dean is aware of the application
before you submit it and has time available to complete the process before the closing date and time.
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Click on
this link to access the electronic platform – Actions (Applicant), step 3.
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28 July 2025, 14:00
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Administrative steps (Strategic Fund office, grading panel and Strategic Fund Committee)
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Action
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Timeframe
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| 1. | Submit Category A (Round 1) and Category C.1.1 (Final) applications. | 28 July 2025,
14:00 |
| 2. | The grading panel evaluates all applications. | August 2025 |
| 3. | The Strategic Fund Committee meets and decides which Category A applications advance to Round 2, and which Category C.1.1 applications are approved. | September (TBC) |
| 4. | Submit Category A applications (Round 2). | 30 October 2025,
14:00 |
| 5. | The grading panel evaluates the Category A (Round 2) applications. | November 2025 |
| 6. | The Strategic Fund Committee meets and decides which projects will be funded in Category A. | End of November (TBC) |
For assistance with the application process, please contact the
Strategic Fund Office.
Managing the SU Strategic Fund
