Indigenous Travel Grant
Deadline - 30 September 2024
Are you an Indigenous Australian studying about or managing waterways, including wetlands or freshwater places? Would like to share your work and waterways knowledge with others?
The Australian Freshwater Science Society (AFSS) focuses on learning about and managing inland waters including wetlands, rivers and streams. Every year AFSS holds a conference to help the Australian community share knowledge about managing these freshwater places.
This grant is to help Indigenous Australians to attend the annual AFSS conference. The funding will fully or partially cover travel, accommodation, conference registration and membership to AFSS.
This is an opportunity to gain leadership skills, network with other wetland workers, share your knowledge, inspire others, learn from others, and see new places.
Conditions
To be eligible for the Indigenous Travel Grant you must:
Be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander living in Australia and enrolled at university or a vocational training provider, or be part of an Indigenous ranger program.
Give a presentation (either by yourself or with others) (12 minute talk + 3 minutes questions) or present a poster at the conference.
Process for application
To apply please provide:
A written statement of 200 words describing the research, why it is important and the stage that has been reached.
A statement of endorsement (email or letter) from your organisation or supervisor.
An abstract of the paper that the applicant proposes to present to the Conference
Contact
Applications must be lodged with the AFSS Secretary via ASN Events.
Any questions regarding application lodgement and deadlines should also be directed to the AFSS Secretary via ASN Events
Final decisions are at the discretion of the AFSS Executive and based on funds available.