Griffith University is proud to announce its partnership with the newly-launched King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP), an initiative inspired by His Majesty King Charles III and delivered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
The programme will seek to address urgent social, economic and environmental challenges, with a particular focus on supporting Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Griffith will work with partners in the Pacific Islands under this initiative.
Griffith will be involved in providing scholarships for PhD students whose research addresses critical issues such as climate change, skills shortages and the out-migration of youth.
The programme will offer part-time PhD opportunities to academics from the Pacific, aiming to strengthen local capacity and improve resilience in these regions.
His Majesty King Charles III, who has long championed education and climate resilience, said he was delighted to support this important new initiative.
“Throughout my life I have believed in the power of education to improve lives and unite communities across the Commonwealth and beyond,” he said.
“There is so much we can learn from one another as we work together within the Commonwealth to tackle the major challenges of our age and, as these Fellowships do in Small Island Developing States, to address them where they are felt most acutely.
“It is my fervent hope that these new Fellowships will play a significant role in furthering the free exchange of knowledge and advancing the spirit of mutual support that lies at the heart of our Commonwealth – today, tomorrow and towards a brighter future for all.”
Griffith’s involvement in the programme is a significant milestone as the university has long been committed to addressing global challenges, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vice Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans said the University was honoured to collaborate on the KCFP.
“This partnership aligns with our commitment to fostering global solutions for urgent challenges, particularly in the face of climate change and social inequality,” she said.
“We are proud to play a role in shaping future leaders who will drive impactful change in their communities and strengthen the resilience of our neighbours in the Pacific.”
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