Fellowship Selection Criteria

Please note that this program is currently not accepting applications.

The selection of a Landscape Restoration Fellow will be based on the weight of evidence that indicates the successful applicant is making a valuable contribution to landscape restoration in south-east Australia.

The application needs to show that they are recognised by their peers and workers to be a leading participant in creating resilient landscapes.

1. Your application MUST contain the following information on the FIRST page of your application:

  • Name of Applicant
  • Name of Organisation (if applicable)
  • Name of Landscape Restoration Project involved with
  • Address
  • Telephone contacts
  • Email contact

2. In no more than 500 words, applicants must address the criteria below to show that they are:

  • Recognised within the local community, by peers and by co-workers as a ‘leader’ in landscape restoration (note: the applicant need not necessarily be the formal leader of a project, group or organisation);
  • Active in significant landscape restoration works;
  • Aware of the commonly accepted scientific knowledge for landscape restoration;
  • Aware of community development and education principles for engaging a cross-section of the community in landscape restoration;
  • Able to work with a variety of people and establish enduring partnerships;
  • Able to attract additional resources for a landscape restoration project; and
  • Willing to communicate their experiences to the wider community (eg via field days, seminars).

3. Two supporting letters from referees in the areas of personal qualities and professional expertise relevant to the intent of the Landscape Restoration Fellowships are essential.

4. Brief additional attachments that support the application are welcome.

5. Applications may be submitted by individuals or by nomination on behalf of others (with the support of the prospective Landscape Restoration Fellow).

Support provided to the Landscape Restoration Fellow

The support offered via the Norman Wettenhall Foundation’s (NWF) Landscape Restoration Fellowship aims to make a significant difference to the capacity of a person to achieve the goals of a significant landscape restoration project.

The support of the Fellowship is valued at up to $10,000, up to 3 years. These funds are for use by the Fellow where this support is not otherwise provided and, in the opinion of the NWF, are likely to make a valuable contribution to the professional development of a person who is a leading participant in efforts to create resilient landscapes.

The funds are available for:

  • Professional development, training or advice for the Fellow, so they can attend professional short-courses, training workshops or contract people with specialist expertise in relevant areas (for example, communication and media, community leadership, strategic planning, landscape ecology, community development) = up to $4,000;
  • Travel, accommodation and registration fees for the Fellow to participate in a conference, seminar or workshop = up to $3,000;
  • General travel expenses incurred by the Fellow associated with a landscape restoration project (for example, to meet with leaders and participants of other landscape restoration projects) = up to $2,000;
  • General materials and expenses associated with a landscape restoration project (for example, purchase of reference books and other materials) = up to $1,000.

After discussion with the NWF, the Fellow may alter the proportion of funds allocated to the above components.

Selection Process

Only one Fellowship will be awarded each year. The closing date is the second last week in December. It is anticipated that short-listed applicants will be interviewed sometime during February, and be available to start soon after that.

The selection will be made by a NWF sub-committee comprised of two NWF Trustees and the Executive Director.

The selection process will be convened by a NWF Trustee. The selection process will normally include an interview between the applicant and the NWF sub-committee.

Subsequent to Funding

The NWF expects to establish regular communication with and between Fellows (eg exchange visits, telephone or email exchange) throughout their Fellowship period so that a supportive relationship is fostered.

Fellows are also required to provide an annual report, as specified by the NWF in the Grant Conditions (see below).

Applications should be addressed to:

  • Elizabeth Mellick (Beth)
    Executive Director
    The Norman Wettenhall Foundation
    PO Box 669
    Castlemaine VIC 3450
  • PH: 03 5472 1316
  • MOBILE: 0431 219980
  • EMAIL: beth@nwf.org.au

All queries to beth@nwf.org.au