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Applications have now closed for 2009

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 2010.

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 and should be addressed to Research Scholarship for NZRA Members, c/- W. Carss, 11 Golf Rd., Te Awamutu, 3800.

Applicants will be advised of the outcome before 30  November.

 

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 2010. 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 2010, c/o W.Carss, President NZRA, 11 Golf Rd Te Awamutu, 3800.
 The closing date for applications is 31 October. The Trust will not engage in any correspondence.