Applications for the Travel Fellowship and Research Scholarship have now closed for 2011. Those who applied will be notified of the outcomes by 25November.
International Literacy Conference Travel Fellowship
The New Zealand Reading Association is pleased to announce an international literacy conference travel fellowship supported by the Marie Clay Literacy Trust. The fellowship will be awarded to a NZ educator to attend an international literacy conference in 2012. Applicants should apply in writing and include the following:
- details of the conference
- reasons for wanting to attend
- proposed personal professional development benefits
- a brief summary that includes some of the following; leadership within the school/institution, recent extra study in literacy, demonstrated/acknowledged success in the literacy field and leadership in a wider educational setting.
All applications should be accompanied by a statement/s of attestation of the above, including current individual membership of NZRA. The successful applicant will be expected to publish a report in Reading Forum NZ. The grant in aid support may include airfares, conference registration and accommodation.
Applications should be addressed to:
International Conference Travel Fellowship 2011
c/o Wendy Carss
11 Golf Rd
Te Awamutu 3800
Applications should reach the above address by the closing date, Monday 31 October. Applicants will be advised of the outcome by the end of November. The Marie Clay Trust will not engage in any correspondence.
NZRA Research Scholarship
The New Zealand Reading Association is pleased to announce a Research Scholarship for NZRA members.
This scholarship is to provide financial support to a current individual member of NZRA in order to undertake research in the field of literacy. The total value of the grant will be determined by the actual costs of the research proposal to a maximum of $5000.
These costs may include: employment of relief staff in the absence of the recipient, travel and accommodation and general expenses. Applicants will need to present a budget of their expected costs when applying, and submit a financial report and receipts at the conclusion of the project.Each scholarship holder will also submit a written report to Reading Forum NZ and present at the next national conference, upon completion of the research. The proposal should outline indepth research in the field of literacy in NZ, be based on sound educational research methodology and must be able to be completed by the end of 2013. Applications must include: the research question, research proposal outlining methodology, a brief literature review, a detailed outline of the expected costs, a letter of commitment from your employer, and a letter from the president of your local council verifying current individual NZRA membership. Applications close 31 October 2011 and should be addressed to
Research Scholarship for NZRA Members
c/o Wendy Carss
11 Golf Rd
Te Awamutu 3800
Applicants will be advised of the outcome before 30 November 2011