Leadership, Innovation & Research Support
We offer funding support for students and emerging leaders to help develop new ideas and research. Although there are discrete calls for applicants from time-to-time, feel free to contact us at any time with and expression of interest.
Scholarships
Christine Fifield Landkeepers Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Professor Keith Fifield and Landkeepers Trust to honour the memory of Christine Fifield, a tireless volunteer with Greening Australia and a passionate advocate for Capital region landscapes. You can read the guidelines directly at this link.
It assists students (PhD, Masters or Honours) who have already been accepted by a University to pursue research that advances knowledge and practice in the Capital Region in either:
restoration, regeneration and better management of the natural environment
provision of education and information related to the natural environment
engagement of volunteers in natural environment restoration, regeneration, investigation and monitoring activities.
Particular emphasis is given to research that tests new ideas and aligns with the work of Greening Australia Capital Region.
Funding to top up a living allowance and/or contribute to operating costs like travel and research consumables is offered up to a maximum of: PhD - $5,000 pa for up to 3 years; Masters - $5,000 pa for 2 years; Honours - $5,000 for 1 year.
Apply before April 30 via email or contact us below for further information.
Australian Natural Landscapes Scholarship
The Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Region Inc. (ANPS Canberra Region Inc.) and Landkeepers Trust have established a joint Australian Natural Landscapes Scholarship/ Fellowship Fund; recognising the mutual strategic interests of both organisations.
Scholarships will be offered to students (PhD, Masters or Honours) who have already been accepted by a University to undertake research that advances the science and practice of restoring, managing and promoting the natural landscapes of the ACT and wider Capital Region. Particular emphasis is given to the propagation, conservation, preservation and promotion of cool climate Australian native plants or Australian native plants from the southeast region of Australia.
Funding to top up a living allowance and/or contribute to operating costs like travel and research consumables is offered up to a maximum of: PhD - $5,000 pa for up to 3 years; Masters - $5,000 pa for 2 years; Honours - $5,000 for 1 year.
Fellowships
Indigenous Landkeepers Fellowships
Landkeepers Trust has established these fellowships to help grow the skills and leadership capacity of Indigenous people to work on, care for and celebrate country. Tailor-made fellowships can be developed for promising applicants to undertake a wide variety of development activities. They can be designed according to individual needs and the particular opportunities that are available.
A maximum of $10,000 may be requested and there are no age limits for applicants. A fellowship may be short and focussed (e.g. conference attendance) or involve a longer program of up to 1 year.
Applications must be made by an organisation on behalf of a recipient. The organisation must be a registered entity capable of administering the funds, arranging the activities, and monitoring and supporting the recipient. Co-sponsorship from the sponsoring organisation and other partners will be favoured. Organisations that might sponsor applications could include Indigenous organisations, other community organisations, schools, regional NRM bodies, governments or universities.
In addition, the Trust will only consider funding proposals that demonstrate:
a mix of skills and cultural learning in the program
a strong focus on practical application to country
evidence that the fellowship holder has leadership potential and a commitment to caring for country.
Australian Natural Landscapes Fellowships
In conjunction with the Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Region, fellowships of up to $3,000 are available for study, training and professional development activities that advance the management and promotion of the natural landscapes in the ACT and wider Capital Region with particular emphasis on the propagation, conservation, preservation and promotion of cool climate Australian native plants or Australian native plants from southeast Australia.