The Psychology Education Interest Group AusPLAT Travel Award is support psychology educators, researchers and students to attend the premier psychology learning and teaching conference in Australia by alleviating financial barriers. The award aims to foster professional development, encourage knowledge exchange, and promote engagement within the broader psychology education community.
The Psychology Education (PsyEd) Interest Group is offering up to three travel grants to support individuals who are presenting their scholarship of teaching and learning at the Biennial Australian Psychology Learning and Teaching conference (see www.ausplat.com).
Administration
How will the award be administered:
- The PsyEd Interest Group is responsible for the award and for funding the award.
- The PsyED Interest Group will appoint a selection committee of at least three members from different states who have demonstrated leadership in the scholarship of teaching and learning, to be responsible for recommending an appropriate Award recipient(s) to the Board.
- The selection committee may recommend that up to three Awards be granted.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the start of the AusPLAT Conference (at the latest).
- All grants are assessed on the merit of the application and the information contained in it.
- All decisions by the PsyEd Interest Group are final, with no correspondence entered into.
- The Grant must be taken up:
- In the year it is awarded
- For the purpose of attending and presenting at the AusPLAT Conference.
Eligibility
- Eligibility of nominee:
- Applicants must have submitted an abstract in the same year as that of the AusPLAT conference.
- Applicants who do not reside in Australia or New Zealand will be considered, but applicants who reside in Australia and New Zealand will be given priority, unless the applicant is a resident who is currently teaching overseas.
Nomination process
Application for the award must be made to the Chair of the PsyEd Interest Group by the closing date.
Nominations made electronically via the Award Nomination Portal
Selection
Selection criteria of nominee:
The selection committee will consider the overall merit of the application as well as the following:
- Importance of the topic being presented,
- The degree of innovation that is involved in the research project,
- The degree to which evidence-based scholarly practices are demonstrated, and
- The potential degree of interest to AusPLAT attendees.
Value of award
What is the value of the award:
- The successful applicant(s) will be awarded up to $1000 and a letter of commendation.
- Registration will be paid for the successful applicant out of the $1000, and the rest will assist with reimbursement towards airfares or accommodation costs. Note, receipts must be provided for reimbursement and any expenses exceeding the limit will be the responsibility of the awardee.
- Up to three Awards may be granted in an award cycle
Closing date
Award closes:
- The award is offered on a biennial basis, aligned with the year the AusPLAT Conference is held.
- Nominations close on 30 June in the year of the AusPLAT Conference.
To nominate for this award, click here.
For any further information, please contact:
Member Groups Administrator
Tel: 1800 333 497
Email: [email protected]