Call for training applications from Northern Territory
March 26, 2014
The Northern Territory Committee of the Crawford Fund is pleased to announce a call for applications to support training in agricultural research for developing country scientists.
As one of our eight State and Territory Committees, The Northern Territory Committeee is looking to expand its activities, by calling for applications for training activities. Our geographical focus is eastern Indonesia, Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea, however high quality applications for other countries within the scope of the Australian aid program may be considered.
Applications need to be submitted by a Northern Territory based organisation or nominator, and can be carried out in the recipient country or in Australia. Activities that are co-funded, and those with a high participant to trainer ratio are preferred, but one to one training will also be considered.
Activities should address an existing and significant gap in research capability/ capacity/ techniques and or technologies identified in the recipient country R&D organisations.
The proposed activity should address capacity gaps in one of the following areas in the recipient country, and should be associated with a relevant national agricultural R&D organisation or program.
- Crops
- Livestock
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Agricultural livelihoods
- Natural resources and human health ( when impacted by agriculture)
- Agricultural policy
- Post-harvest technology
Application Process
Application Forms are available by contacting us via email.
The amount available is up to AUD$10,000 per award, and applications close on 13 June 2012. Please see the assessment criteria below, or download them here Selection Criteria for Call for reference when framing your application. Some examples of past training activities can be found here, or in our newsletter for 2012
Activities should normally be completed before 30 May 2013, and funded activities should provide a report on the outcome of the activity with a budgetary acquittal of expenditure within 3 months of completion of the activity.
Assessment criteria:
- Likelihood of impact on individual, organisation and country;
- Affordability and cost-effectiveness;
- Co-funded activities preferred;
- High participant/ trainer ratio;
- An appropriate length;
- Enabling meaningful transfer of skills and knowledge;
- Does not duplicate or double up on other activities;
- Does not disadvantage Australian farmers.
The following are ineligible for support from the Crawford Fund:
- Training activities that include Australian trainees;
- The inclusion of salaries/fees of trainers, or bench fees to be covered;
- Activities that are agricultural research per se (ACIAR supports research; the Crawford Fund supports training);
- Training leading directly to the award of formal undergraduate or post-graduate degrees;
- Attendance at international conferences (unless part of a broader training activity);
- Training in areas other than agricultural R&D.
Should you have any queries, please contact the NT Coordinator, Tania Paul on 0438 617600 or via email. Please email completed applications to this email address by close of business on 13 June 2012. Successful applicants will be advised in mid July via email.
