29 August 2024
The Gottstein Trust’s annual round of capacity building grants are open for applications until midnight Wednesday 16th October 2024.
Their purpose is firmly aimed at further advancing the forest and forest products industry across Australia. The range of grants are awarded to individuals who seek to grow their ability to contribute in positive ways.
“We urge all people and culture/human resource teams, business owners, company executives and operations managers everywhere to make sure their personnel are aware of these wonderful opportunities and encourage them to apply,” said Gottstein Trust chair, Suzette Weeding.
Three types of grant opportunities are available. They offer wide scope for industry personnel right along the value chain and researchers and students are also eligible to apply.
“Without fail, such impressive people come out of the woodwork when we invite applications annually. A Trustee panel reviews every application thoroughly before making decisions about which applications will be awarded a grant,” Ms Weeding said.
“This is always a competitive round and we feel genuine excitement at the prospect of seeing the applications.”
Three award grant categories are open for applicants.
- Skills Development Grants - for people who work at any level in the sector. Types of eligible activities include, but are not limited to, conference fees, field trip attendance, a short course, travel to learn about a certain skill or machine operation.
- The Gottstein Scholarships - for people pursuing a vocational qualification at TAFE level, or in University at either under-graduate or post-graduate level. Scholarship funds may be used for course related or general living expenses at the discretion of the scholarship recipient.
- Gottstein Fellowships - are the premier grant to be awarded. A fellowship recipient receives funds to pursue a research project they’ve identified and developed for consideration. Most entail international or domestic travel, and outcomes are made available for industry via a report written by the Fellow.
There’s no doubt at all that the impact of a Gottstein Fellowship in particular, helps to boost careers. In some cases they can even be life-changing. “It’s evident that the positive impact is truly long lasting,” Ms Weeding said.
The Gottstein Trust Fund has boosted the careers of a great number of people and so many moved on to senior leadership positions.
“It's time now for today’s future leaders to step forward with their ideas and submit an application to be considered for any of these three grants,” said Ms Weeding.
A great opportunity awaits - as evidenced from the personal testimonials given by people.
Online application forms can be accepted until midnight Canberra (AEST) time Wednesday 16th October 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a Trustee panel in November with offers to successful candidates made not later than early December.
Anyone considering applying can access details here.
It can be wise to discuss a project idea in advance of preparing an application and those interested in that are invited to call Helen Murray on 0419-991-424. All other enquiries can be directed to team@gottsteintrust.org