Wentworth Group Scholarship Program

Since its inception in 2002, the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists has been active in advancing solutions to secure the long term health of Australia’s environment.

Comprised of eminent scientists and thinkers, the Group has three core tasks:

• Driving innovation in the management of Australia’s land, water and marine
  resources;
• Engaging business, community and political leaders in a dialogue to find and
  implement solutions to the challenge of environmental stewardship facing the
  future of Australian society; and,
• Building capacity by mentoring and supporting young natural resources scientists and resource economists to develop their skills and understanding of public policy.

Members of the Wentworth Group are: Mr Peter Cosier, Prof Tim Flannery, Dr Ronnie Harding, Prof David Karoly, Prof David Lindenmayer FAA, Prof Hugh Possingham FAA, Mr Robert Purves, Dr Denis Saunders AM, Prof Bruce Thom FIAG FTSE, Dr John Williams and Prof Mike Young FASSA.

Eligibility

Postgraduate research students enrolled at an Australian university during 2010 are eligible.

They must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency.

Students with interests in

• natural sciences
• social sciences
• resource economics
• environmental law
• engineering
• the built environment

are encouraged to apply.

Supervisor endorsement is necessary.

Preference will be given to full-time students under 35 years of age.

Applications

Download application form and further details (PDF)

Uses

Scholarship funds are intended to support a program of mentoring by Wentworth Group members during 2010. Successful scholars will be assigned one or more members of the Wentworth Group as mentors. This will enable discussions to take place on issues related to public policy and the environment. Funds will be made available to each scholar to assist with mentoring, primarily for travel.

Scholarship funds will also cover the costs of travel, accommodation and expenses to a Master Class to be conducted by members of the Wentworth Group. This event will be held in Sydney on March 30 and 31, 2010. Attendance at the Master Class is compulsory.

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated academic excellence in chosen field;
2. A basic understanding of public policy related to natural resource and
environmental issues;
3. Provision of written proof of supervisor’s support, indicating how a scholar may
benefit from participation with members of the Wentworth Group;
4. Availability to participate in the 2010 Master Class (March 30 and 31 in Sydney); and,
5. Membership or participation in areas of interest relevant to the scholarship.

Closing date

27 November 2009, 5pm.

Further information

Jane McDonald
Research and Policy Analyst
Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists
(02) 9251 3811
jmcdonald@wentworthgroup.org