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How much does it
cost to register?
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$AU154 (inc GST) for
participants from AMSI institutions; $AU792 (inc GST) for all others. This covers
participation in this program, consisting of two courses.
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Who is eligible for
travel and accommodation support?
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Any full-time
student from an AMSI institution and living outside the Brisbane metropolitan
area is encouraged to apply for travel and accommodation subsidies.
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Am I an AMSI
student?
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The term "AMSI
student" means anyone who is enrolled as an postgraduate student at an
AMSI
Institution during first semester 2011, or will commence enrolment in
second semester 2011. Your application can be endorsed by your current supervisor
or Head of Department. Other circumstances which lead you to believe that
you should qualify as an AMSI student will be considered on a case by case
basis.
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Will the courses
have assessment?
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No, Graduate School
courses will not be assessed. However, all participants are required to
give a seminar about research they have undertaken recently or are carrying
out at present.
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I am a staff member in
an Australian university - am I able to attend?
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Yes, but no
accommodation or travel support can be provided. Registration for staff
from AMSI institutions is $AU154 and from non-AMSI institutions is $AU792.
Where places in a course are becoming filled, staff applicants will be
given the lowest priority.
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I am not an AMSI
student - can you make an accommodation booking for me?
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Yes, we will be happy
to make the booking for you, and in fact we encourage all participants to
stay together where possible.
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I live in Brisbane -
can I get free accommodation during the Graduate Theme Program?
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No, the accommodation
support is only available for students from outside the Brisbane
metropolitan area. However, provided you attend an AMSI institution, the
registration fee is only $154.
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I am still an honours
student – am I able to attend?
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Priority will go to
postgraduate students undertaking doctoral or master’s level research.
However, outstanding honours students doing research in this theme are
welcome to apply, and will be considered if there are places available.
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I am not a
postgraduate student or university staff member - am I able to attend?
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Yes. If you are from
an AMSI institution, registration is $AU154. From a non-AMSI institution, registration
is $AU792.
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