2026 WATTLE EOI

Expression of Interest – Academic (Level D & E) & Level C Programs

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Background and Program Information

The RMIT Women Researchers' Network (WRN) is pleased to support funded places for eligible staff from CoBL, STEM+ schools, and DSC to attend the WATTLE (Women ATTaining Leadership) programs in 2026.

Two funded places are available from CoBL:

• 1 × Academic Program (Level D/E)
• 1 × Level C Academic Women Leadership Program

One funded place is available from STEM+ schools:

• 1 × Academic Program (Level D/E)

One funded place is available from DSC schools:

• 1 × Academic Program (Level D/E)

2026 Key Program Dates

For full program details, visit:

Academic Program – Residential Programs

Level C Academic Women Leadership Program

Eligibility Criteria

Participants in the Academic Program must:

• Hold a Level D or E appointment
• Agree to attend the introduction, post-program, and fellowship sessions online
• Be fully committed to the 4.5-day residential program (late afternoon Monday to early afternoon Friday, plus travel time) and attend all sessions including dinners
• Provide their own transport to and from the venue (venue TBC, Melbourne, Victoria)
• Be a member of, or agree to become a member of, the RMIT Women Researchers' Network (WRN)

Participants in the Level C Program must:

• Hold a Level C appointment
• Participate in the fully online program running 7–17 September 2026
• Agree to attend all online sessions across the program period
• Be a member of, or agree to become a member of, the RMIT Women Researchers' Network (WRN)

Selection Timeline

What to Submit

Applications must include:

• A current CV (PDF, highlighting significant achievements/outputs of the last 5 years)
• A short statement (no more than 1,000 words) indicating anticipated benefits, including: development needs for leadership attributes or management competencies, and how learnings will be shared upon return to RMIT. This statement will also be used to evaluate program effectiveness.
• A written statement of endorsement from the immediate supervisor or manager, including their contact information (use the Statement of Support template provided)

EOIs close 14 June 2026. Queries: womenresearchers.network@rmit.edu.au

More information on the program can be found here.

If you have accessibility issues or need assistance with your application please contact: 

womenresearchers.network@rmit.edu.au

Please provide a short statement, no more than 1,000 words, indicating how you believe you will benefit from attending the program. For example, outline your development needs for leadership attributes or management competencies, and describe how you will share what you learn upon returning to RMIT. Your statement of anticipated benefits will be useful in evaluating the program’s effectiveness upon its conclusion.

Each application requires a written statement of endorsement from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or manager, including the manager’s contact information. Please download and use the Statement of Support template.

Each application a written statement of endorsement from their immediate supervisor or manager, including the contact information of the supervisor or manager. 

Please download the Statement of Support template to assist.