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The registration deadline for early career scientists has been extended to July 31st. This initiative aims to provide accommodation scholarships and possible travel support through local groups. Other professionals are expected to cover their own expenses. Australian immigration is assisting with visa processing for workshop/conference participation. It’s crucial to finalize the list of attendees from third-world countries by the end of August. Further details can be found in the online registration report. Funding proposals are underway to support local costs.
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Email out for registrations Registrations close to be extended to 31st July
The intention is to provide early career scientists with accommodation scholarships. Local groups may also provide travel support. Other career professionals are expected to cover their own costs
Australian immigration provides an assistance package for workshop/conference visa processing. Critical that we have confirmed list by the end of August of students attending form third world countries. Therefore 31st July will be the deadline for registrations
Online report of registrations http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDZ00033.html
Estimates have proved more or less accurate and budget unchanged
Funding Funding commitments excluding Bureau/CSIRO Bureau funding proposal submitted with executive CSIRO funding proposal pending Proposal is for Bureau/CSIRO/IOC/UWA to cover local costs, excluding self funded students Some additional funding sources are being pursued
Critical activities Finalise funding for lecturers Broadcast call for student registrations Coordinate student evaluation Confirm education credit with UWA Finalise student decisions by end-August for visas and airfare bookings