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AGC's 34th International Geological Congress Travel Grant Scheme

The Australian Geoscience Council and the Australian Academy of Science are very pleased to offer the

34th International Geological Congress Travel Grant Scheme for Early-Career Australian and New Zealand Geoscientists

Specific funding is available to provide Australian and New Zealand geoscientists in the early stages of their careers with opportunities to travel internationally to further their careers as geoscientists by, for example, participating in professionally organised geoscientific conferences or conventions, undertaking field work in appropriate areas, visiting and working with appropriate international experts, inspecting appropriate mines or other geoscientific features such as type localities, etc.

Criteria

The Scheme is open to practicing geoscientists resident in Australia or New Zealand who hold a degree in geoscience (or equivalent). Those eligible to receive grants under the Scheme should generally be no older than 35 years, or within 10 years of receiving a PhD or commencing industry/government employment. Career interruptions, for example parental leave, will be taken into account. In order to demonstrate a commitment to the geoscience discipline and to reinforce the credentials of the applicant, applicants are required to become a member of a geoscience society affiliated with the Australian Geoscience Council (see www.agc.org.au/index.php/links).

Value and Use of Grant

The anticipated value of each grant will be in the range $2,000 to $5,000 and is intended to cover all or part of the cost of the proposed travel (including travel expenses, conference registration, and related meals and accommodation).

Location

The travel destination is not critical, but should be one of recognized value for developing the applicant’s career in the geosciences and one where the participant’s personal safety will not be at risk.

Application Process

Application forms and instructions are available from the AGC website or by mail or email on request to secretary@agc.org.au. Applications will be assessed annually and are to be submitted by 31 October for a decision by 30 November for travel in the following year. Applications with special circumstances may be considered at other times. Due to the limited funds available, not all applications can be approved. The selection panel may approve the full amount sought by an applicant, or may negotiate with the candidate to award a lesser amount.

Successful Applicants

The young geoscientists who are awarded a Travel Grant must agree to use the funding for the purposes specified and to provide a reconciliation of expenditure (including original receipts) and a written report of one-to-two A4 pages (including photo) suitable for publication in the newsletters of geoscientific societies and/or on the AGC or AAS websites and to acknowledge AGC/AAS support. The awardee must also agree to acknowledge the AGC/AAS support in any publication on work arising from the award.

The application form is here.

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