Training programs

ACIAR develops the skills of partner country research scientists through formal training courses, and informally through project activities. Formal training courses are designed to complement in-project training. ACIAR operates two fellowship schemes — one for up to 50 fellows to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia, and a second which supports up to six short‑term placements on research management for outstanding research leaders, at Australian institutions. Under both schemes all fellows have been or are involved in ACIAR-funded research projects. The ATSE Crawford Fund, which will receive $0.68 million of government funding through ACIAR, also finances some training activities. Training expenditure in 2005–06 is estimated at $2.6 million.

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