The STA program can award a maximum of five (5) $200 (AUD) awards for both the HDR mid-year conference and SMAANZ annual conference. SMAANZ reserves the right to provide fewer than five awards in each round.
Eligibility is open irrespective of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, or national origin
Successful applicants must attend either a) the SMAANZ conference, or b) the SMAANZ Mid-Year HDR Conference
STA applications close two weeks prior to each event (i.e., HDR Mid-Year Conference & SMAANZ annual conference) unless allocation is exhausted earlier
Recipients will be asked to submit their receipts and bank details via a Microsoft Form after the event to receive reimbursement of funds.
Applicants must include the following:
A statement from their supervisor (or Head of School) confirming their status as a current student.
Acknowledgement of all financial support provided by a university, grant, or other source
A maximum 100-word description of what they hope to gain from attendance at the student workshop and/or conference.
The SMAANZ Awards Chair will recommend approval of all applicants in advance of the deadline for all other grants and awards. Any additional applicants will be approved on an ad hoc basis until applications close.
Successful applicants will be notified via email and provided with the link to provide bank details and receipts for reimbursement