Bayer Australia in partnership with United Nations Environment Program is holding its biennial Asia Pacific forum on Sustainable Energy Systems: Challenges and Opportunities.
The successful students will win a week long all-expenses-paid trip to New Zealand in May 2009 and have the opportunity to be part of a high profile international team solving real world problems.
Application Requirements
In general terms, the basic selection process for delegates to the Eco-Minds Forum will be as follows:
- evaluation of entries, i.e. application form and essay;
- short-listing of candidates;
- interviews;
- selection of national delegates.
Qualifications of Applicants
- Must be a student from the disciplines natural sciences, engineering & technology, social sciences or commerce/management who is currently enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution
- Not older than 24 years
- Must be an Australian citizen (or have permanent residency)
- Must be available to travel to New Zealand 25-30 May 2009
- Should be actively involved or should have a strong interest in broadly scientific projects or issues focusing on environmental protection linked to the concept of Sustainable Development
- Good oral and written English communication skills
- Willing to travel overseas
- Should be able to work well within a group
Website
http://www.eco-minds.bayer.com/
Application Form for Australia
https://secure.bayer.com/eco-minds/howtoapply_australia_2009.aspx
Official Closing Date
28 March 2009
Assistance to Monash Students
If you would like your application answers (including essay) checked prior to submitting your form please send email with attachments to Cait - cait.ryan@adm.monash.edu.au with Eco-Minds in the subject line. Must be sent before 20 March 2009.