AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 - Application Form

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AMSI is pleased to partner with MATRIX and the University of Newcastle to host AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 on Mathematics for Action: Supporting Decision Making for a Better Future from 1-12 September at MATRIX House, Creswick (Victoria, Australia) and online.

It is expected that participants will have sufficient basic background in statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, optimisation and coding to be able to successfully participate in all aspects of the Winter School. As higher degree students in the mathematical sciences, it is likely you will have all the necessary background from your undergraduate studies. Applicants should address their level of knowledge and preparedness in the application.
  • Acceptance into AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 is at the discretion of the Event Director.
  • Applicants will be notified via email (to the address provided on this form) the outcome of their application
  • All participants are expected to give a brief 'Participant Talk' on your research interests and/or PhD thesis topic relevant
  • All attendees are expected to attend all program classes for the duration of the two week Winter School
  • Application for AMSI-MATRIX Winter School includes submission of this Form AND Fee Payment via the AMSI Eventbrite payment gateway (which you will be directed to when you submit this form).
If you have any issues with this form contact coordinator_rhed@amsi.org.au
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Referee Details
Please provide the contact details of a referee who is able to comment on your research and/or experience. For PhD students, this should be your PhD Supervisor. AMSI-MATRIX Winter School organisers may make contact with them to process your application.








Attach a letter or email of support from your current supervisor, course coordinator and/or head of school/department to support your attendance at AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025. For more information about what this letter should include, please head to ws.amsi.org.au/apply 
AMSI and International Student Travel Grants
Travel Grants are available to students, offering: 
  • Accommodation in Creswick for the duration of the school; and/or 
  • Assistance with the cost of travel from your home city to Melbourne. 
Students enrolled at AMSI Member Universities and students attending universities outside of Australia are eligible to apply. 

Grants for internationally based students are provided through MATRIX and Simonds Foundation support. Priority will be given to applicants from the Asia-Pacific region.

Grants do not cover Winter School application fees. All travel grant recipients must participate in person.

Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.

There is a limited amount of grant funding available. It is expected that you research financial support options available through your home university and ask your supervisor/course coordinator for support to attend Winter School BEFORE making an application for a student Travel Grant.

More information: ws.amsi.org.au/travel-grants

AMSI and International Student Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Funding will be issued as a reimbursement to successful applicants AFTER the completion of the program

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AMSI funding support


Travel
Courtesy of MATRIX, complimentary shuttle buses will be available to attendees on the following dates and locations:
  • Sunday 31 August - Ballarat Train Station to Creswick
  • Friday 12 September - Creswick direct to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
You are responsible for making all other travel arrangements. For further details visit https://ws.amsi.org.au/venue/



AUD $
This amount has been calculated based on your origin.
Accommodation
Successful applicants will receive 12 nights accommodation in Creswick, close to the program venue. This accommodation will be booked and paid for directly by AMSI.

Check in: Sunday 31 August
Check out: Friday 12 September

NOTE: Grant recipients are required to participate in person for the full duration of the program.


Funding is available for delegate economy travel from their home city to Melbourne, and/or accommodation. Funding will not be granted for Ubers/Taxis or public transport.
Participant Talks
As part of the  program, all participants are expected to give a brief 10-15 minute Participant Talk on your research interests and/or PhD thesis topic. (note: presentation lengths and timings will be confirmed closer to the event).

For more information, please visit ws.amsi.org.au/participant-talks/

Please submit your Participant Talk title, abstract and keywords below. 

Opportunities to make amendments to the talk title and abstract (if required) will be available closer to the event.

The use of formulae should be minimised, but LaTeX commands can be used where needed. However, please do not use any LaTeX formatting commands.



Note: Plain text only limited to 100 words

Please include keywords about your talk. This will assist with grouping similar talks together.
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Please include any accessibility requirements, learning constraints, disability access plans, academic adjustment/learning plans.






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The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, the University of Newcastle (UoN) and MATRIX respect the privacy of individuals and acknowledge that the information that you provide on the form is personal information as defined by privacy legislation. 
  • The information is being collected for the purpose of processing applications. 
  • The intended recipients of the information are the Event Organisers and any service providers as required (for example, caterers). 
  • We ask for identifying information such as your name, email address, gender and residency status for official reporting purposes to stakeholders (such as government departments and AMSI Members). Only aggregate data which does not identify any individuals may be published. 
  • The information which you provide is confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent unless the disclosure is authorised or required by law. 
  • You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information we hold, or exercise your individual rights as applicable under relevant privacy laws, unless this would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others or would contravene AMSI, UoN or MATRIX's other legislative obligations.
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  • This information is being collected by AMSI's Research and Higher Education program. You can contact us at events@amsi.org.au or on +61 3 8344 1777.
By selecting the check box below, I agree:
  1. to participate voluntarily in the AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025 for the full two-week program 
  2. to my name, organisation, and email address being included in a participants list for distribution at the event;
  3. to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, UoN and/or MATRIX recording my voice and/or image, at its discretion, during AMSI-MATRIX Winter School 2025; 
  4. to the use, reproduction, and distribution (in full or in part) of any photographs and recordings made of my voice or image for publicity purposes or for educational use; and
  5. to receive event related correspondence to keep you informed about Winter School and other upcoming AMSI events. **Add events@amsi.org.au to your safe sender list to ensure you receive event communications.
Photo Consent: If you have any concerns or want to specify conditions regarding the use of your image please contact coordinator_rhed@amsi.org.au

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Your application will NOT be finalised until you have submitted this form AND paid the event fee.
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