UQ Amplify

Overview

The University of Queensland (UQ) Strategic Plan highlights the need to attract and retain highly talented, committed people who are leaders in their field. UQ Amplify is a key component of this aim, representing an institution-wide approach to attracting, retaining and developing externally-funded Fellows. UQ Amplify:

Coordinates and unifies the University’s investment in externally-funded Fellows
Positions UQ more competitively in the sector as a destination for externally-funded Fellows
Enhances career development for Fellows through an appropriately-scaled active involvement in Teaching
Enhances career pathways for externally-funded Fellows.

For eligible externally-funded Fellows (either currently at UQ or other institutions), UQ Amplify provides for:

A fixed-term Research-Focused (RF) contract at the University following conclusion of their externally-funded Fellowship subject to a successful application to this program
Access to the University’s teaching program through an agreed teaching portfolio.

UQ Amplify aims to make the University an attractive host for new and existing Fellows and to enhance their career trajectories. It enhances the career development and pathways of Fellows through an appropriately-scaled teaching commitment. This provides the opportunity to build, grow and refine the candidate’s experience in academic teaching and training, and better integrates leading researchers at all levels with the UQ teaching program.

A Fellow’s participation in teaching activities at UQ within UQ Amplify is planned and documented via the preparation of a UQ Amplify Teaching Plan. For more information about developing a Teaching Plan, please see the information provided in the section below.

Program update for 2026

From 2026, all UQ Amplify appointments will be offered as Research‑Focused (RF) roles only. For more information about the updates, please refer to:

Key dates for UQ Amplify Initiative 2026

UQ Amplify 2026 targets eligible current externally funded ARC/NHMRC Fellows whose Fellowship 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026. Strategic funding must be taken up by December 2026.

UQ Amplify bi-yearly round timeline:

Amplify 2026 Round 1

Round Opens: Mon 2/02/26
Applications due to host School/Centre/Institute: Mon 16/02/2026
Applications due to Faculty/Institute for checking and collation: due date determined locally
Collated applications due to Research Office for eligibility & compliance checking: Thu 19/02/2026
Applications sent to Faculty/Institutes: Mon 23/02/2026
Faculty/Institute selection process/interviews: Mon 2/03/2026 - Mon 16/03/2026
Outcomes to applicants: From March 2026

Amplify 2026 Round 2 & Amplify 2027 Round 1*

Round Opens: Mon 28/09/2026
Applications due to host School/Centre/Institute: Mon 12/10/2026
Applications due to Faculty/Institute for checking and collation: due date determined locally
Collated applications due to Research Office for eligibility & compliance checking: Thu 15/10/2026
Applications sent to Faculty/Institutes: Mon 19/10/2026
Faculty/Institute selection process/interviews: Mon 26/10/2026 - Fri 13/11/2026
Outcomes to applicants: From November 2026

* Amplify 2026 Round 2 and Amplify 2027 Round 1 will be run concurrently this year. More information about Amplify 2027 rounds, including the 2027 Round 2 timeline will be shared later in 2026.

Out-of-round applications

While UQ Amplify operates on two formal application rounds annually, faculties or institutes may request consideration for out-of-round applications where there is a strong justification. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and must demonstrate clear alignment with UQ Amplify objectives, including teaching engagement during the Fellowship period.

Any queries regarding out-of-round applications should be directed to internalschemes@research.uq.edu.au.

How to apply

Step 1: Familiarise yourself with the key UQ Amplify documentation.
Step 2: Download and complete the UQ Amplify Application and Endorsement Form and Curriculum Vitae
Step 3: Submit your completed and signed Application and Endorsement Form and Curriculum Vitae to School, Centre or Institute by the deadline.

Resources for applicants

UQ Amplify Teaching Plan requirements

Completion and fulfilment of a Teaching Plan is an eligibility requirement for applying for UQ Amplify:

All eligible externally-funded Fellows are required to submit a Teaching Plan during their Fellowship.

In addition, the following requirements apply upon starting a UQ Amplify appointment:

Institute/Centre-based appointees are required to develop a Teaching Plan with the School whose program the candidate is proposing to teach into (teaching allocation as per the Academic Categories Procedure).
School-based appointees are not required to maintain a Teaching Plan as teaching allocations in Schools are the responsibility of the Head of School/Teaching & Learning Chair (teaching allocation as per the Academic Categories Procedure).

Further information on the process for developing a Teaching Plan is provided in the 2026 UQ Amplify Guidelines document above, and in the 2026 UQ Amplify Teaching Plan Guidance document below.