AAG Tasmanian Division

Bursaries to attend the 2024 AAG Conference

 

The 54th AAG Conference – “Innovation in Ageing for the Future” will be held 9th-12th November 2021, with pre-workshops being held on 9th November 2021. Further information about the conference can be found here.

The Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) TAS Division is offering a number of fully funded individual registrations to support your attendance at this conference.

For applicants who are accepted, conference registration fees will be paid directly through the Division.

Scholarships are offered in the following categories:

  • Category I: Student (including university and TAFE) and early career members
  • Category II: Members working in the aged care sector (including direct care workers, nurses and allied health professionals)

Selection criteria include:

  • Current AAG membership
  • Current enrolment in a field of study directly related to ageing, aged care or gerontology OR current employment in the field of aged care
  • A demonstrated interest in issues of ageing and career aspirations relating to ageing, aged care or gerontology

We strongly encourage those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and/or those researching or working on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing issues to apply.

When applying please:

  • Include a CV with relevant education and work experience (one page max.)
  • Describe in 100-150 words or less why you should receive this bursary, how it will benefit you and your future career and how you meet the selection criteria

Applications must be received by Monday, 27 September 2021

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