Provost Fellows Program

The Provost Fellows Program at Curtin University aims to develop the leadership and managerial skills of senior academic (ALD/E) women (cisgender and transgender) and non-binary and gender-diverse individuals comfortable in women-centred spaces who have demonstrated excellent academic ability and leadership potential. The academics selected as Fellows will work in close collaboration with the Office of the Provost on an agreed project that is aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan and that helps to realise institutional goals.

The overarching objective of the Provost Fellows Program is to provide senior academic (ALD/E) women (cisgender and transgender) and non-binary and gender-diverse individuals comfortable in women-centred spaces with leadership and professional development opportunities at the University-level, including the opportunity to lead a University-level initiative or project over a defined 6-month period.  The Program is designed to help address the widely documented lack of diversity in senior leadership roles in Higher Education institutions.

Program

In 2024, two Provost Fellows were selected as part of the SAGE Athena Swan program of actions to provide a range of targeted opportunities to assist in developing senior academic leadership capability. Each Fellow develops a project proposal in discussion with the Provost and the Selection Panel, in an area of strategic priority for the University. The Provost will be responsible for the final approval of the project. Fellows continue their academic activities (teaching, research and engagement), but are provided with a workload allocation of 0.2 FTE (one day/week) for the duration of the Fellows Program and work closely with the Provost and Associate Provost who provide support and assistance as required. They must have the endorsement of their Line Manager and Head of School or Pro Vice-Chancellor for the work allocation.

Provost Fellows

Further information

Further information on the Provost Fellows Program is available from Elizabeth Baca, Program Coordinator, Gender Equity and Inclusion at genderequityandinclusion@curtin.edu.au.