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Applications are invited to participate in the 2013 IPWEA National Overseas Study Tour. A number of Fellowships up to $11,500 are available. The Tour will travel to the United States, France, Belgium and the Netherlands from 19th Aug - 8th Sept 2013. There is an opportunity to stay on and further explore the UK and Europe. Study Theme: BEST PRACTICE & INNOVATION The Study Tour will include attendance at the American Public Works 2013 Congress and Exhibition to be held in Chicago from 25-28 August 2013.

The itinerary proposed includes visits to Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam/Rotterdam (subject to change). We will be exploring best practice and innovation in public works. There will be some time also exploring Climate Change and Sustainability initiatives in public works; financial sustainability of local government, and many other initiatives; and to explore how individual study topics can also be investigated.

Foundation Study Grants

Arrangements are presently being put in place for a number of the State Foundations to offer Fellowship Grants to cover the cost of participating in the 2013 Study Tour. (NSW, WA, SA and QLD are expected to be sponsoring participants; not available in VIC or TAS this year).

It is also open for members to join the study tour without the benefit of a Foundation Fellowship if they can arrange full payment themselves, or for example have their participation sponsored by their employer.

The Study Tour is a real opportunity to broaden your perspective of the world and how you approach your daily work and personal life. It is an opportunity not to be missed.

Submit your application NOW!

 Download the Overseas Study Tour information pack 

 Contact your local IPWEA State Division 

 Closing date for Fellowship applications with the State Divisions is Wednesday 15th May 2013.