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Wentworth Group Science Program

To bridge the gap between science and public policy, scientists must learn to navigate the divide. This is the intention of the Wentworth Group Scholarships.

Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists

The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists is active in advancing solutions to secure the long term health of Australia's environment. Comprised of eminent scientists and thinkers, the Group has three core tasks:

• Driving innovation in the management of Australia's land, water and marine resources
• Engaging business, community and political leaders in a dialogue to find and implement solutions to the challenge of environmental stewardship facing the future of Australian society
• Building capacity by mentoring and supporting young natural resources scientists and resource economists to develop their skills and understanding of public policy.

Scholarship objectives

Too often there exists a gap between science and public policy in relation to natural resource management. It is the intention of the Wentworth Group Scholarships to bridge this gap. These scholarships are to enable recipients to become active contributors at the interface of good decision making and world class science.

The main aim of Wentworth Group Scholarships is to give recipients access to the knowledge and networks of some of Australia's leading practitioners in influencing public policy through their experience in the natural sciences, economics and public policy.

Eligibility

• Honours and postgraduate research students enrolled at an Australian university during the application year are eligible. They must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency.
• Students with interests in natural and social sciences, resource economics, environmental law, engineering and the built environment are encouraged to apply. Supervisor endorsement is necessary.
• Preference will be given to full-time students under 35 years of age.

Each scholarship may be used over a 12 month period.

Closing date

TBA for 2012

How to apply

More information and application form

Links

Scholarships calendar

 

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