Cambodia Sustainability Fieldwork

This program has 15 x $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available to assist students with the costs associated with this program

This New Colombo Plan funded study tour provides unique insight into Sustainable Development, focusing on key issues such as wildlife trafficking and conservation, smallholder agriculture, sustainable tourism, rural development, and cultural heritage. Students will have the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders and visit sights not available on the tourist track, such as meetings with Ministry staff and international NGO staff as well as home-stays and visits to rural communities.

The three week program is suited to all ages and abilities and will challenge students to explore topics and perspectives they may not have considered before.

As previous student participants say, it's the trip of a lifetime!

Program itinerary

Program overview

Led by: School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Cost: $5500 - Undergraduate students can apply for a $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grant to assist students with the costs associated with this program

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 8 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025

Places: 15

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Closed

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences.

  • Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science
  • Bachelor of Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Animal Science
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management,
  • Bachelor of Equine Science
  • Bachelor of Geospatial Science
  • Bachelor of Horticulture
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/B. Veterinary Science
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
  • Bachelor of Viticulture
  • Bachelor of Wine Business
  • Bachelor of Wine Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Business Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Agriculture
  • Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
  • Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
  • Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture
  • Graduate Diploma in Ornithology
  • Master of Agricultural Science
  • Master of Agriculture
  • Master of Environmental Management
  • Master of GIS and Remote Sensing

Students from other faculties may be considered where vacancies exist.

Academic Recognition

For School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences students.

Students from other faculties may need to use an alternative subject as determined by your Course Director.

Financial Information

Program cost

$5500 - Undergraduate students can apply for a $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grant to assist students with the costs associated with this program

Additional details

Exact costs of this program to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students may be eligible to apply for either:

  • Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400.
  • New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant of $3000. The Mobility Program is open to Australian (Australian citizen) university undergraduates aged 18 to 28. Participation by undergraduates over 28 is permitted in some circumstances (as outlined in the 2024 Guidelines).

Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payments can be made.

and

  • OS-HELP may also be available to eligible students

Please check our funding page for more details

Program costs include

  • In-country Program fee
  • Accommodation for the duration of the Program
  • Most meals throughout the Program
  • Transport  for the duration of the Program
  • Tourist activities listed within the Program itinerary

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • airfares
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas (if required)
  • Passport
  • Immunisations (if required)
  • Souvenirs, gratuities and incidentals
  • additional meals
  • additional sightseeing
  • additional transport

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:   You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training and will receive an invitation to complete this shortly (please check your spam/junk email folders for this invitation).
  • Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): You will need to download the Travel Assist V2 by WTP app from Apple App store or Android App. The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
  • Student Declaration form: complete and return this to Charles Sturt Global. This will be provided with your acceptance email.
  • Emergency contact form:  complete and return this to Charles Sturt Global. This will be provided with your acceptance email

In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

The Cambodia Sustainable Fieldwork trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! You get a holistic view of the country, learning about Cambodia's NRM, history, agriculture and even learning about how they save threatened species! Jen's amazing and you learn so so much, you might even get to see the endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin!

2024 Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Office of Global Engagement
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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