51st annual OCIES conference (2023)

Application Deadline: closed

OCIES Conference Scholarship
One of the aims of the Oceania Comparative and International Education Society (OCIES) is to support early career CIE researchers in the region. To this end, every year OCIES provides scholarship awards for attendance at the annual OCIES conference. The 2023 Awards will provide successful applicants free conference registration and AUD $500 towards  the costs of transport and accommodation to attend the 51st Annual OCIES conference in Samoa, (14-17 November, 2023). The scholarships are open to postgraduate students (research masters or PhD) and emerging researchers (up to five years following completion of postgraduate degree). In addition to being a postgraduate or emerging researcher, applicants must be a current member of OCIES at the time of submission of application and must have an abstract accepted by the Conference convening committee for presentation.

SELECTION PROCESS and CRITERIA
All applications will be reviewed by a small committee comprised of representatives of the OCIES General Committee and wider membership. Eligible applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• The current and future potential of the applicant to contribute to CIE research, teaching and/or practice, and to the broader aims of OCIES
• Level of need of applicant for financial assistance, based on other resources that may be available to the applicant from their home institution or employer
• Ensuring equitable representation across gender, geographical location, and research focus of awardees will also be a consideration

Applicants will be notified by 9 October, 2023 of the outcome of the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an OCIES Conference Scholarship:

1. Have received acceptance of an abstract for presentation at the 2023 OCIES Conference.
2. Send the following information in an email to oceaniacies@gmail.com with the subject line OCIES Conference Scholarship Application by 11 September 2023:

• A cover letter including your name, current organisation affiliation, and a brief explanation as to why you are applying for the Award;
• what you believe you will gain from, and contribute to, attending the conference; 
• and your vision for your future engagement with OCIES.
• A copy of your submitted conference abstract and acceptance email.
• Evidence of indicative travel costs e.g. a quote from a travel agent, a screen shot of flight options.
• A letter of recommendation from a supervisor / manager who can attest to:
  • Your current and future potential to contribute to CIE research, teaching and / or practice in the region and / or beyond;
  • Your level of need (i.e. are there other resources available to candidate for attending conference within the institution) for receiving such an award 
• Evidence of current enrolment as a research masters / PhD student or as someone who has completed a qualification in the past three years.

Summary of Key Dates
Application Due: 11 September 2023
Outcome Notification: 9 October 2023
For any inquiries related to the OCIES Conference Scholarships please email: oceaniacies@gmail.com.