Conference and Travel Support Guidelines
Aim
The aim of the Conference and Travel Support Scheme (CTS) 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:
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Maximum of $1,000 for domestic conferences
Maximum of $2,000 for international conferences
Important Dates
Funding Round
Applications Open
Applications Close
Round 1, 2014
1 Feb 2014
28 Feb 2014
Round 2, 2014
1 June 2014
31 June 2014
Eligibility
1. The Scheme is open to National Wine and Grape Industry Centre members and
Postgraduate students.
2. Higher Degree Research students are eligible for one national and one international
CTS grant throughout their candidature.
3. Members and Associates may apply for domestic and international CTS grants at
any time, however the number and value of previous grants awarded and the
resulting outcomes will be taken into consideration during assessment.
Guidelines
1. Preference will be given to conferences which are closely linked to the key research
platforms and research priorities of the NWGIC.
2. Applicants must present a paper (NB: the order of priority is keynote, oral
presentation, poster).
3. Preference will be given to refereed conference papers.
4. Applicants must demonstrate clearly defined aims and expected outcomes of
attending the conference.
5. Successful applicants are required to submit a detailed report to the Centre Director
within one month following the conference.
6. Matching or supplementary funds from another funding source will strengthen
applications (NB: documentary evidence is required).
7. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format and must include additional
supporting documentation, where applicable.
Application Form
Download Application Form
Report Template
Download Reporting Template
Selection Committee
Centre Director in consultation with the Research Management Committee.
Enquiries
Robyn Harrington
[email protected]
Ph: 32940