Interpretation Australia conference bursaries
Interpretation Australia is keen to encourage the participation of all interpreters in the 2011 Perth Conference and in all aspects of IA, and has set aside some funds to subsidise some registrations.
IA is calling for Expressions of Interest from:
- Indigenous Australian interpreters,
- Students,
- Self-employed interpreters, and
- Staff of smaller regional/remote or not-for-profit organizations
who are interested in attending the Perth Conference.
Bursaries will cover the member's registration cost, and may contribute to some travel or accommodation costs depending on the location and circumstances of the applicant. Successful applicants must be able to find all other out-of-pocket expenses. Efforts to secure some funding from organisations other than IA will be looked upon favourably.
Bursary applications are due by Monday 5 September, 2011
Recipients will be notified by 26 September 2011.
Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and applicants should note that while employees from organisations of more than 50 (including State or Commonwealth public service) may apply, preference may be given to those who are employed by small, non-government organisations, are students, or are self-employed.
Please do not apply if you have received a bursary in a previous year from IA.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should write a brief (1 page) submission explaining:
- What you hope to get out of the conference.
- What you can offer to the conference, the IA, and interpretation in general.
- What you plan to take back to your community or place of work/study.
- How you plan to apply what you learn at the conference.
- Any previous participation in IA activities.
- Also, if you are an employee of an organisation of more than 50 people you must clearly demonstrate why your employer is unable to cover your costs.
Please also include:
- Your full contact details
- Your IA membership status and length of membership
- A little about yourself i.e. employment, study, professional interests (maximum 80 words)
- Expected costs to attend the conference. Please demonstrate your need for a bursary and ability to secure other expenses as full bursaries are rarely available
- Students should include two letters of recommendation or names of two referees and their contact details
and, finally
- How you found out about the bursaries (this will help us with next year's promotion!).
Email your Expression-of-Interest by 5 September 2011 to:
Cath Renwick
Email:
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(email EOIs preferred)
Or send to Cath Renwick
IA 2011 Bursary Convenor
120 Mallett Street
Camperdown
NSW 2050
Phone: 0419 491 104
EOIs received after 5 September 2011 will not be considered.