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ANBUG Promotion of Women in Neutron Scattering Program

Application submission deadline: 31st October 2022

To encourage more female students and ECRs to attend theANBUG user meeting-AANSS 2022 (ANBUG-AINSE NeutronScattering Symposium) for research exchange and networking, aspecial program has been developed aiming to promote womeninvolved in the neutron scattering community. This initiative isunder the umbrella of the ARC Georgina Sweet AustralianLaureate Fellowship program. Several financial support optionstoamaximumof$500(AUD)willbeprovidedtotheawardees.

These will be selected via a merit-basedassessment conductedby a defined selection committee, composed of several senioracademicstaff,includingfemale staff.

Selection Criteria

  • The applicants must be current female undergraduate/postgraduate students or ECRs (<10 ys since receiving PhD)
  • Applicants must be AN BUG members (to join AN BUG for no cost refer to website: httQs:/ /anbug.net/).
  • The applicants must have submitted an abstract to AANSS 2022 for either an oral presentation or poster. Please attach copy of abstract with all applications. 
  • A CV is provided which includes a publication list

Initiative will offer:

  • Registration fee reimbursement:
    • 8 x Full registration
    • 8 x Student registration
  • Priority for oral presentation, where possible (as determined by AANSS 2022 Committee)
  • $500 each for up to two cases as a childcare supplementary support Reimbursement based on invoice and supply of the report (see below) after conference.

Post-awardexpectations:

  • Awardees will provide a report on the reward and experience after the conference (half page with one photo within 1 month post conference)
  • Willingness to attend a women's event (organized by the AN BUG) to share the experience (within 6 months)
  • Awardees join the coming AN BUG women's network.