From Insights to Action: Unleash Your Potential on the Best Practice Study Tour
Are you passionate about the forestry or wood processing industry? Do you dream of experiencing cutting-edge innovations and best practices from around the world? Look no further! The WIDE Trust is thrilled to introduce the Best Practice Study Tour grant, offering New Zealand residents engaged in a career in either the forestry or wood industries, the opportunity to embark on an international journey to explore global advancements in their field. With a travel grant of up to NZD$30,000, this initiative aims to foster knowledge exchange and empower professionals to bring back invaluable insights to New Zealand.
The Best Practice Study Tour grant is designed to enable enthusiastic individuals to expand their horizons. By experiencing first-hand the best practices and innovations implemented globally, participants will gain fresh perspectives, enhance their skills, and contribute to the growth and development of the industry.
Eligibility and Conditions:
The opportunity to apply for the travel grant is open to any New Zealand resident engaged in a career in either the forestry or wood industry sectors. To ensure the success of this programme, the following conditions apply:
Timeframe: The study tour must be completed within 15 months of the grant being awarded, providing participants with ample flexibility to plan and execute their visit itinerary and travel arrangements.
Knowledge Sharing: Recipients of the grant are required to provide face-to-face feedback on their key learnings from the study tour to the WIDE Trust Trustees. This ensures grant recipients will reflect on the study tour experience and give thought as to how they will embed their learnings.
Cost Contribution: Successful candidates, or their management sponsors, are expected to contribute towards some of the costs associated with the study tour. This collaborative approach encourages commitment and accountability.
Documentation: Verification of travel and accommodation expenses incurred during the study tour will be necessary to facilitate the disbursement of grant funds. A detailed visit itinerary will also be required. This ensures transparency and accountability in the utilisation of the grant money.
Trustee Discretion: The WIDE Trust Trustees retain the right to award, amend, or withdraw this grant opportunity at their discretion. This allows for adaptability and responsiveness to evolving circumstances.
With the generous travel grant of up to NZD$30,000, participants can design an immersive study tour lasting a minimum of two weeks. This extended duration will provide ample time to explore multiple locations, delve into diverse practices, and engage with industry experts, all in pursuit of identifying best practices.
During the study tour, participants will have the opportunity to witness cutting-edge forestry or wood processing methods, interact with leading professionals, and gain insights into emerging technologies and sustainable approaches. The knowledge gained will not only enhance their own expertise but also contribute to the growth and sustainability of New Zealand's forestry and wood industries.
How to Apply:
To embark on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, interested individuals should visit the WIDE Trust's website and complete the application form. The application process will require candidates to verify their active engagement in the forestry or wood industry sectors, highlight their aspirations, and outline how the study tour will benefit their personal and professional development.
The WIDE Trust will diligently review each application and select the most deserving candidates who display a strong commitment to advancing the forestry or wood industries in New Zealand.
Embracing this transformative journey will empower individuals to bring back invaluable insights and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the forestry and wood industries in New Zealand. So, if you're ready to embark on a remarkable adventure, don't miss the chance to apply for the Best Practice Study Tour and witness the world's finest in action!
Where might you go? What might you learn? Apply today!