Bursary Information

PDF Bursary Application Form

The Conference Executive Committee of Together! 2009 will offer a bursary program for delegates needing assistance to attend the conference. The following information outlines how the bursary program will operate and what the process is for applying

Basic Information

Who can apply for a bursary?

Anyone who meets the criteria may apply for a bursary. The criteria are listed below.

What can I apply for?

You can apply for:
• Complete costs, including airfare, registration, accommodation and meal allowance (open to Country Group 2* only)
• Airfare, accommodation and meal allowance only (open to Country Group 1 and 2, excluding Australia)
• Registration only (open to everyone)

* Country Group 2 is

Afghanistan

Bhutan

Bangladesh

China

Cambodia

Indonesia

India

Iraq

Iran Islamic Republic

Lao PDR

Kirrabati

Mongolia

Maldives

Marshall Islands

Micronesia Fed Sts

Nepal

Myanmar

Papua New Guinea

Pakistan

Samoa

Philippines

Solomon Islands

Sri Lanka

Timor-Leste

Thailand

Vanuatu

Tonga

Vietnam

 

How can I apply for a bursary?

Once you have established that you meet the criteria, simply fill in the application form and email it to bursary@palliativecare.org.au or fax to +61 2 6232 4434 by 31 March 2009.

 

What is the deadline?

The deadline for bursary applications is 31 March 2009. No applications can be processed after this date.

 

When will I hear about my application?

We will begin the first round of bursary allocations in May. If you are not successful in your application, you will then be able to register for the conference at the early bird rate.

Who judges the bursary applications?

The bursary applications are judged by the Conference Co Chairs and Co Treasurers.

 

Bursary Criteria

To apply for a bursary for complete costs or airfare, accommodation and meal allowance, delegates must be from Country Group Two as specified in the registration brochure. Delegates from Country Group One (excluding Australia) can apply for a bursary for travel and accommodation only. All delegates can apply for a bursary for registration costs only.

Airfares
Airfares will be covered for the cheapest economy flight available.

Accommodation
 Accommodation will be specified by the conference executive committee.

Registration
 Registration will cover attendance at the conference, pre conference day and all conference social events.

Meal allowance
 Meal allowance will be paid on a per diem basis, and will take into account that some meals are covered as a part of the conference registration.

Preference is given to those actively engaged in delivering or studying palliative care, and who have submitted a contribution to the conference. Applicants are expected to attend the conference, and a full program of professional development workshops.
• Preference will be given to those presenting papers at the conference.
• Preference will then be given to those who might reasonably be expected to find it hard to obtain funding to attend the conference.
• Decisions will be made by the Conference Bursary Committee and their decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.

 

Contract

We will ask you to read and sign a bursary contract stating the terms and conditions of the bursary and the charge to a credit card if you fail to attend. Upon receipt of this signed contract, we will confirm your bursary place. The bursary scheme will prove popular and as places are limited many people will be disappointed. To ensure attendance at the event, we require a credit card or post-dated cheque to secure the free place. If you attend the credit or debit card or equivalent post-dated cheque will not be charged. If you fail to attend without notice in writing 3 weeks prior to the event, the card will be charged for the full conference fee or the cheque cashed.