Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) Linkage Grant Program
Sponsor: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Closing Date: 30-Sep-2018
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) identifies the importance of personal and professional development and through the provision of these grants provides individuals the opportunity to link with an international conference within their chosen field of endeavour. The program also provides the Centre an opportunity to identify international conferences that have the potential to be held in Australia and on the Gold Coast in the future.

Funding
Successful applicants will receive a GCCEC Linkage Grant in part or to the maximum value of $5,000 to be used to attend the approved international conference of their choice. This may cover costs associated with flights, accommodation, membership fees or conference registration, to the value of the awarded grant only.

Eligibility
• Applicants must be over 18 years of age
• Eligibility of selected conferences must be approved by the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

How to Apply
Applicants must complete Part A: GCCEC Linkage Grant Application Form and submit to the Centre for pre-approval against the selection criteria. Once the conference is approved Part B Application Questions must be addressed and a written submission completed and provided to the GCCEC prior to the deadline of 30 September 2018. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Key Dates
Applications close with GCCEC: 30 September 2018


Conference funding is reimbursed to successful applicants after the event, upon producing valid receipts. Expenses can be incurred up to 18 months after award. UQ Central sign-off is not required, but the applicant’s supervisor should be one of the referees.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Sponsored Research at fellowshipgrants@research.uq.edu.au or your UQR&I Office of Sponsored Research RAO should you have any questions.
Website: http://www.gccec.com.au/gccec-linkage-program.html

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