COURSE OUTLINE
These are in-country field intensives for
students interested in engineering, natural
resources management, livelihoods and rural
development issues and practice. The Eastern
Indonesian Field Intensives are a long-
running, award winning program from the
School of Environment and School of
Engineering and Information Technology and
builds on extensive research partnerships.
In partnership with Nusa Cendana University
(Kupang, Indonesia) a small consortium of
Indonesian university partners and Charles
Darwin University is offering Australian
students an in-country field intensive in
eastern Indonesia.
Students will work on real issues in rural
communities in eastern Indonesia during a
two week field studies placement.
In addition, there will be compulsory pre-and
post-trip activities undertaken online. The
units will be taught collaboratively during the
field intensive by staff from all participating
universities. We will also consult with village
leaders, non-government organisations
(NGOs) representatives and government staff.
Students will gain cultural awareness and
confidence in different community settings
with fellow Australian and Indonesian
students across a range of backgrounds,
skills and experiences (e.g. natural resource
management, engineering, health, education,
policy). The program emphasises ethical
practice and leadership working in a cross-
cultural environment.
Eastern Indonesia Field Intensive and Engineering Field Intensive June 2017
UNIT INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
UNIT CODES
SID300 - Undergraduate
SID500 - Postgraduate
UNIT TITLE
Professional Practice in
Science / Environmental /
Engineering Management
UNIT COORDINATOR
Penny Wurm
08 8946 6355
OTHER INFORMATIONSEMESTER - Study Period 2
DATES - Commences June 2017
(TBC)
LOCATION - West Timor,
Indonesia
DURATION - 2 weeks, plus
online study before and after
field intensive
NUMBERS - 7 places available
POSSIBLE FUNDING - New
Colombo Plan Scholarships
OS-HELP loans
Eastern Indonesia Field Intensive and Engineering Field Intensive
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The Eastern Indonesian Field Intensives are available as both
an undergraduate and master level unit. Students from other
universities can attend through cross-institutional enrolment
into the unit.
This program has New Colombo Plan Scholarships available if
students meet the eligibility criteria. Contact us for more
information.
SELECTION CRITERIA > Completion of at least 1.5 years of undergraduate study or
enrolment in a coursework Master program in relevant
fields of study
> Academic achievements or professional experience
relevant to community development or natural resources
development in eastern Indonesia
> Aspirations to use skills gained from this unit in
subsequent study or employment
> Good oral and written communication skills
FUNDING AVAILABLE
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarships (up to $3,000):
7 available for students who meet the criteria.
Information on the NCP Scholarships is available on the CDU
Global Mobility - NCP page W. cdu.edu.au/global-mobility/
outbound/scholarships. Those not eligible for NCP may want to
apply for OS-HELP loans (amount available per scholarship on
application).
WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR YOU
We request a $250 materials fee to help with costs. This
materials fee will cover accommodation, meals and transport
during the scheduled days for the field intensive. You also will
be required to arrange and pay for travel to Kupang, your visa,
and accommodation before and after the scheduled 12 days of
the field intensive.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Consult the EIFI Unit Coordinator, Dr Penny Wurm, to lodge
your expression of interest.
2. Download the application form from
http://www.cdu. edu.au/environment/intensives/eifi
3. Submit the application to the unit coordinator before
April 2017. (Date TBC)
MORE INFO
EIFI website: W. cdu.edu.au/environment/intensives/eifi
New Colombo Plan website: W. cdu.edu.au/global-mobility/
outbound/scholarships
OS-Help loans website: http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/
studyassist/helppayingmyfees/os-help_overseas_study/page
CONTACT DETAILS
Unit Coordinator Penny Wurm
School of Environment
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT 0909
P. 08 8946 6781
W. cdu.edu.au/environment
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