Apply for a First Time Delegate bursary to attend ALIA National 2026 Conference

Applications close on 15 February 2026

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is committed to providing opportunities and removing barriers for members to attend ALIA National 2026 Conference in Sydney from 11 – 14 May 2026. A limited amount of funding is available to cover registration and/or contributions towards travel costs to attend this event.

To be eligible for this opportunity you must be a Personal Member of ALIA and have not attended an ALIA National Conference in the past. To be considered for bursary funding, please submit this form by 15 February 2026.

For more information about this opportunity, please email events@alia.org.au

Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Are you a Personal Member of ALIA*

YesNo

Place of Work or Study*

How long have you been working in the LIS sector?*

1-4 years5-8 years9+ years

Have you ever attended an ALIA National Conference*

YesNo

What do you hope to achieve by attending ALIA National 2026?*

Which speakers or sessions of the conference program are you most looking forward to attending and why? *

Where will you be travelling from (city, state)?*

Please indicate the type of funding you are seeking*

Conference registration onlyContribution towards travel costs onlyBoth

If you are seeking a contribution towards travel costs, how much would your total travel costs be (approximately)?