Funded Delegate Program - Applications are now Closed

In April 2009 the 19th World Congress of Soil Science opened the application process for the Funded Delegate Program which offered complimentary Congress registration to successful applicants.    Applications to be considered for the Funded Delegate Program, closed on 21 December 2009 Successful applicants were advised in January 2010.   There are no other funding arrangements available through the Congress Secretariat.

Please note the Funded Delegate Program will not provide any funding for travel, accommodation or living expenses for successful applications.


Successful Funded Delegate Program applicants may also be considered for additional funding from the Australian Government's International Seminar Support Scheme (ISSS).  Applications for grants under this program can only be submitted by the Congress Secretariat.  Funding from the ISSS scheme may assist successful delegates with travel, accommodation and living arrangements whilst attending the Congress.

Please note, only the delegates whose applications under the Funded Delegate Program were successful were recommended for assistance from the ISSS.  Approval for funding under the ISSS is at the discretion of the Australian Government and applications will only be accepted by the Congress (you cannot apply directly).

Australian Government - International Seminar Support Scheme (ISSS)

The International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) is an Australian Government aid activity administered by AusAID.

ISSS funds attendance at international development-oriented seminars in Australia and overseas.

The scheme helps to develop knowledge and technical expertise in developing countries, and builds linkages between the government, academic and community sectors in Australia and our partner developing countries.

ISSS is a discretionary scheme. Funds are limited and competition for them is strong. Applications need to provide a convincing case for support, with clear objectives and details of how they will be achieved. Successful applications must demonstrate tangible outcomes and practical contributions to the economic development/social advancement of developing countries.

List of Countries Eligible for ISSS Funding

The following list of countries is provided as a general guide only. Generally, nominations from persons of the following countries are considered eligible for funding under AusAID's small grants scheme. There may be additional or specific requirements for some of the countries listed or in special cases, circumstances pertaining to eligibility of nominations of individuals from countries not listed.  Each application is assessed on its merits and in accordance with Australian Government priorities.



AFRICA
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawai
Mozambique
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia

ASIA
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burma
Cambodia
China (excluding Hong Kong)
East Timor
India
Indonesia
Laos
Maldives
Mongolia
Nepal
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Pakistan

MIDDLE EAST
Iraq
Palestinian Territories


PACIFIC

Cook Island
Micronesia, Federated States
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Island
Nauru
Niue
Palua Islands
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu