2027 Royal Commonwealth Society (ACT Branch)
Phyllis Montgomerie Award
Applications submitted in 2026 will be taken up in 2027
The 2027 Royal Commonwealth Society (ACT Branch) Phyllis Montgomerie Commonwealth Award was advertised through tertiary institutions in the ACT in September 2026. The Award, of up to $5,000, assists with expenses such as travel, accommodation or data collection associated with a research or educational project that benefits citizens of a Commonwealth country.
Criteria
There is no restriction on the field of study or endeavour, and applications are not restricted to university students. Projects should have the potential to improve the lives and prospects of people throughout the Commonwealth, whether through practical outcomes or by adding to existing knowledge. Applications must include a clear statement of objectives and identifiable outcomes.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:
Australian citizens or permanent residents;
undertaking a research or educational project in a Commonwealth country, including Australia; and
conducting the project under the auspices of an institution in the Australian Capital Territory.
How to Apply
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday 23 October 2026.
Applicants may apply using either of the two independent methods below. Only one application is required.
Online application: complete and submit the online application form through this website.
Downloadable PDF: download the fillable PDF to your computer, open it in desktop Adobe Acrobat Reader, complete and save it, then use its email button where supported or attach the saved form to an email addressed to contact@rcsact.org.
Late applications cannot be accepted. Please read the criteria and instructions carefully before submitting.
Applications for the 2027 Award are now OPEN
Choose one of the following application methods. Applicants need to use only one.
Apply online
Complete and submit the online application form through this website.
Download the fillable PDF application
Save the PDF to your computer, open it in desktop Adobe Acrobat Reader, complete and save it, then use its email button where supported or attach the saved form to an email addressed to contact@rcsact.org.
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday 23 October 2026. Late applications cannot be accepted.
