Apply for a Wine Travel Bursary

Those in the Australian grape and wine community undertaking industry-related travel between 1 July and 31 December 2017 are invited to apply for a Wine Australia travel bursary.

The bursary can fund travel, study tours or conferences to develop professional knowledge and network with the international community.

Wine Australia is also offering visiting wine scholar bursaries, providing the opportunity for businesses to bring international experts to Australia to participate in meetings, conferences, workshops and research projects.

Wine Australia’s General Manager of Research, Development and Extension Dr Liz Waters said, “Participating in professional education programs and learning from others in the international research community is an important way to supplement existing research and develop the knowledge and skills of our sector.

“We see it as an equally important part of the experience that information gleaned by successful applicants is shared with the rest of our grape and wine community so that everyone can benefit from the latest wine sector R&D from across the world.”

Applications for Wine Australia travel and visiting bursaries are open every six months, with preference for those who are “currently making, or who are potentially able to make, a significant contribution to research". The travel must relate to the applicant's research interest and expertise.

“Successful applicants for bursaries will be those who can highlight the opportunity for their own professional development, anticipated benefits for the sector and how the information will be widely disseminated,” said Walters.

Guidelines for both bursaries can be found on Wine Australia’s website. Applicants are also advised to consult the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Strategic Plan 2015–2020, found here.

Applications for Wine Australia’s travel and visiting scholar bursaries close on Friday 7 April 2017.