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Conference Support Scheme
Applications are currently closed. Applications for Round 2, 2012, will open on 4 June 2012.
Aim
The aim of the Conference Support Scheme (CSS) is to provide financial assistance for researchers to attend significant and relevant national and international conferences and workshops to enhance their knowledge, activity and performance within the Centre's research priority areas.
Value
The following grants are available:
- Maximum of $1,000 for conferences held within Australia
- Maximum of $2,500 for conferences held outside Australia
Important Dates
| Funding Round | Applications Open | Applications Close |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1, 2012 | 1 Mar 2012 | 31 March 2012 |
| Round 2, 2012 | 4 June 2012 | 29 June 2012 |
| Round 1, 2013 | 1 Feb 2013 | 28 Feb 2013 |
Eligibility
- The Scheme is open to Graham Centre Members, Associates & Research Higher Degree Students
- Research Higher Degree Students are eligible for one national and one international CSS Grant throughout their candiditure.
- Staff may apply for domestic and international CSS grants at any time, however the number and value of previous grants awarded amd the resulting outcomes will be taken into consideration during assessment.
Guidelines
- Preference will be given to conferences which are closely linked to the Centre's Research Priority Areas.
- Applicants must present a paper (NB: the order of priority is keynote, oral presentation, poster).
- Preference will be given to refereed conference papers.
- Applicants must demonstrate clearly defined aims and expected outcomes of attending the conference.
- Successful applicants are required to submit a detailed report to the Centre Director within one month following the conference.
- Matching or supplementary funds from another funding source will strengthen applications (NB: documentary evidence is required).
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format and must include additional supporting documentation, where applicable.
Application Form
Download Application Form (Microsoft Word)
(NB: The Application Form will be available from 4 June 2012)
Report Template
Download Report Template (Microsoft Word)
Selection Committee
Director in consultation with the Research Management Committee.
Enquiries
- Deirdre Lemerle, T: 02 6938 1667, E: dlemerle@csu.edu.au
- Maree Crowley, T: 02 6938 1681, E: maree.crowley@dpi.nsw.gov.au