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NSW Young Geoscientist Field Trip Fund

 

NSW AIG BRANCH SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING TO ASSIST LOCAL YOUNG GEOSCIENTISTS TO ATTEND FIELD TRIPS

Limited funding is available to provide NSW AIG members in the early stages of their careers with opportunities to participate in professionally organised geological field trips. The field experience is intended to develop the practical knowledge of young geoscientists and increase their understanding of the geological setting, mineralizing controls, economic significance, environmental and community impact or other aspects of the site.  

Criteria. 

  • Applicants must hold a recognised degree in geoscience,
  • be a resident of NSW,
  • be a member of the AIG and
  • be not more than 10 years into their careers as a professional geologist.
    • Priority may be given to contract or underemployed geologists who might not otherwise receive support of an employer.

Use of Funds.  This funding is intended for travel expenses to and from the trip site, the fee for attending the field trip and related meals and accommodation. It is not intended to cover the registration fee for any related conference or symposium, or any cost not directly related to the field trip.

Location. The field trip may be located in Australia or overseas, but should be at a site of recognised relevance to the economic development of natural resources where the participant's personal safety will not be at risk. Preference will be given to field trips organised by learned or professional geoscientific societies, or by state or national geological institutes. Other organised trips will be assessed on their merits.

Application Process.  Application forms and instructions are available by mail request to the Chairperson, NSW AIG, Post Office Box 956, Crows Nest, NSW 1585. Applications will be assessed in batches of applications at intervals of around 4 months. 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 a candidate to award a lesser amount.

Successful Applicants.  The young geoscientists who are awarded a field trip grant must agree to use the funding for the purposes specified and to write a report of approximately one A4 page length (including photo) for publication in AIG News and on the AIG web site.

Click here for an application form.

 

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