Travel Assistance Fund



Travel Grant Policy

27th January 2023

The Steering Committee (SC) will award grants to individuals seeking travel assistance to attend the conference via a special Travel Fund.

The SC will distribute grants in a manner that strives for diverse representation. Individuals seeking a travel grant can apply by providing a letter (max two pages) addressing all the criteria listed below:

  1. geography diversity, particularly from developing countries
  2. the role held within a fishery monitoring program and subject matter expertise
  3. the potential for the participation to enrich the conference
  4. emerging programmes and/or innovation
  5. the level of funding requested and whether the applicant has other funding options.

Actions:

  • The funding threshold proposed is around 1000 US dollars but may be reviewed up or down.
  • Please reply with your application to: Isaac.forster@ccamlr.org
  • Applications will be reviewed as received.
  • The deadline for applications is Friday 17th February.