The Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship
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Why apply for the Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship?
Roger
Pysden Memorial Fellowship provides financial support for Australians employed
or studying in manufacturing disciplines to undertake an overseas study
opportunity or an investigative project overseas that will benefit the future
competitiveness of Australian manufacturing.
What is the Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship? Origins of the Fellowship The
Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship was conceived by NSW
Business Chamber as a fitting perpetual memorial to one of its most
respected stalwarts and past Presidents. The Fellowship is dedicated to the
recognition of the valuable contribution made by Roger Pysden to the
advancement of a robust globally-connected Australian manufacturing sector.
In 1997 as an initiative to boost policy interest and public debate about the
future competitiveness of Australian industry, NSW Business Chamber sponsored
the creation of a new research think tank, the Australian
Business Foundation. Roger Pysden was a founding Director of the
Australian Business Foundation, which today conducts and disseminates
ground-breaking research to advance knowledge and foster well informed
debates, new thinking and imaginative initiatives on Australia's business
competitiveness, economic growth, prosperity and jobs.
The Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship is a grant to help foster the development
of a learning culture in Australian manufacturing. Three AUS$6,000 Fellowships
are offered each year. The Fellowship is designed to assist selected
Australians and permanent residents of Australia to gain first hand experience
in world class manufacturing processes and technologies.
Who is Roger Pysden?
Roger Pysden AM served as President of NSW
Business Chamber from 1992 to 1994. Roger Pysden brought a wealth of
national and international experience as a top executive in the manufacturing,
construction and resources industries and was a strong advocate of the need
for Australian manufacturers to learn from the practices and innovation of
both national and international industry leaders. The Fellowship encourages
Australians to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for them to play
their part in the future of Australian manufacturing.
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here to read more about Roger Pysden AMClick
here to read about past Fellow’s winners and their reportClick
here to download the selection and application requirementsAPPLICATION CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2008
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