Whether you're gender equality researcher who's interested in collaborating with us, or a student looking for some some hands-on experience, there are loads of ways to get involved with our work.
This page outlines some of the different ways we can work together. If you have any questions, you can get in touch at giwl@anu.edu.au to find out more.
Join our Research Affiliates program
Through our research affiliates program, we bring together a global network of leading gender equality researchers. As an affiliate, you will have the opportunity to...
- Collaborate with GIWL on specific research projects or programs.
- Put forward bids for research grants in collaboration with GIWL.
- Co-sponsor/host academic events or conferences with GIWL, and participate in GIWL events as an expert panellist.
- Join our community of experts and organisations committed to improving women’s leadership across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
If you are interested in becoming a research affiliate or are looking for an expert on women’s leadership, please email us at giwl@anu.edu.au for further information.
Please note: Research Affiliates are not paid by GIWL ANU unless undertaking agreed work related to a specific, funded program of research.
Support our research
At any given time, we are working on a wide range of different research projects. We're always looking for new research assistants to come on board and provide additional support to our core team and add new and interdisciplinary lenses to our research. If you are studying in an area related to gender equality and leadership and are looking to develop your research skills and hands-on experience, please get in touch at giwl@anu.edu.au.
To see if we have any exisiting projects that match your expertise, you can explore our research here. Also make sure you sign up to our mailing list and follow us on social media @GIWLANU to be the first to hear about new projects, job opportunities and research surveys seeking participants.
HDR opportunities
We are an interdisciplinary institute with world-leading expertise on gender equality and leadership across a wide range of fields.
While we don't currently offer standalone academic programs directly to students, we are proud to support a number of ANU students by joining their PhD supervisory panels.
If you are interested in undertaking a PhD at ANU in an area related to gender equality and leadership, please reach out to us at giwl@anu.edu.au with some background on what you'd like to study for more information on how we can support your research. You can also learn more about our researchers and their expertise, and get in touch with them directly, here.
Join our internship program
Our internship program provides students with practical hands-on experience experience in research, advocacy and engagement, and helps foster the new generation of future leaders in the gender equality space. Our internships are open to Australian National University Students of all academic disciplines via the ANIP and CBE programs and we also take part in the Australian Indonesian Youth Exchange Program.
Job opportunities
We're looking for people who are passionate about advancing gender equality across Australia and the Asia Pacific to join our team and help us deliver our world-leading research, engagement and advocacy activities.
Take part in our research
We have several research projects currently seeking participants. Learn more and see how you can take part below...
Understanding attitudes towards gender equality in Malaysia
How are social norms, attitudes and behaviours around gender equality evolving in Malaysia – and what is influencing these changes?
Investigating the impact of testimonies about sexual experiences on social change
We are exploring how testimonies about sexual experiences can influence social change. Your input is crucial to deepening our understanding of the wider impact these testimonies can have.
What characteristics should a leader have?
We're conducting a study to understand how people who hold or could hold leadership roles are perceived and whether these perceptions influence work motivations.
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