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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; and
  • 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 contract at the University following conclusion of their externally-funded Fellowship subject to a successful application to this program; and
  • 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, consistent with either a T&R or RF post-Fellowship appointment. 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. To this end:

  • UQ Amplify appointees from Schools are not required to submit a Teaching Plan; teaching allocations under T&R appointments in Schools are the responsibility of the Head of School.
  • UQ Amplify appointees from Institutes/Centres under RF appointments are required to submit a Teaching Plan that has been agreed with the School whose program the candidate is proposing to teach into, with the equivalent of 20% of their FTE to be provided in a teaching capacity.

The process for developing a Teaching Plan is outlined in the 2025 UQ Amplify Guidelines documents below.

Key dates for UQ Amplify Initiative 2026

The timelines for the 2026 UQ Amplify Initiative are currently being finalised. Full details — including opening dates and application deadlines — will be published here once confirmed.

If you would like to be notified as soon as the 2026 dates are released, please subscribe to the UQ R&I Mailer.

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 

2026 resources will be published once finalised. Subscribe to the UQ R&I Mailer to be notified when they become available.

Information for current UQ Amplify appointment-holders

Key documents 

UQ Amplify Teaching Plan

All eligible externally-funded Fellowship awardees wishing to access a UQ-Amplify post-Fellowship appointment and UQ Amplify appointees from Institutes/Centres under RF appointments are required to submit a Teaching Plan.

UQ Amplify appointees from Schools are not required to submit a Teaching Plan; teaching allocations under T&R appointments in Schools are the responsibility of the Head of School.

Further information on the process for developing a Teaching Plan is provided in the Guideline documents above, and in the 2025 UQ Amplify Teaching Plan Guidance document below.

Key documents 

 

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Kerri Ullrich