1.

Plan International
INDONESIA

Mr Niap Samuel Apsalon

Coordinator, Early Childhood and Care Development,

Plan International
Indonesia

Ongoing project

With funding from AusAID through Plan Australia since 2010

Developing a model of community-managed Early Childhood and Care Development in East Nusa Tengara, Indonesia

Grant is needed to document successes of the project through film for local and international advocacy

2.

Center for Public Mental Health, Gadjah Mada University INDONESIA

Ms Edilburga Wulan Saptandari

General Secretary

Center for Public Mental Health, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Proposal

Mainstreaming a child-led disaster risk reduction strategy in building children™s resilience through Early Childhood Education: Building networking and transfer of knowledge between Australia and Indonesia

Grant is needed to conduct joint research and knowledge transfer (through discussions and workshops) between the Gadjah Mada University (plus other universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia) and Monash University, Australia

3.

Dr Chin Phoi Ching
MALAYSIA

Dr Chin Phoi Ching

Senior Lecturer,
Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun Campus

Malaysia

Proposal

Production of teaching and learning materials on traditional knowledge of Malaysia and Australia particularly those of minority communities

Grant is needed for workshops, site visits and interviews, materials production, and exhibits

4.

Ms Jovelyn Delosa
PHILIPPINES

Ms Jovelyn Delosa Instructor,

Xavier University,
Philippines

Proposal

Building the capacity of teacher educators in a university in the Philippines on assessment using the item response theory (Rasch model which is claimed to be widely utilized in Australia) by Australia-based trainers and Filipino scholars who graduated from Australia

Grant is needed to conduct the training in the Philippines

5.

Ms Tran Thi Tuyet
VIETNAM

Ms Tran Thi Tuyet

Lecturer, Vietnam National University,
Hanoi, Vietnam

Proposal

Enhancing capacity of Vietnamese primary school teachers in teaching writing using a model introduced in Australian primary schools

Collaboration between Preston North East Primary School in Victoria, Australia and Le Quy Don Primary School in Hanoi, Vietnam

Grant is needed for the delivery of a training course for teachers, materials development and other related expenses

6.

Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University
THAILAND

Ms Apinporn Satitpakeekul

Assistant Professor Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University,
Thailand

Ongoing project

The initiative is a result of a 2010 project funded through the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship and the University of Sydney involving 16 educators from universities and affiliated schools in Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam

Developing Educational Professionals in Southeast Asia (DEPISA) through sharing and other professional development activities

Grant is needed for production of a monograph on DEPISA to be disseminated to ASEAN countries, development of DEPISA website and other activities to sustain the initiative

7.

Mahidol University International College
THAILAND

Dr Charles Windish

Associate Dean for International Affairs
Mahidol University International College, Thailand

Proposal

Promoting ASEAN awareness to Australian students and Australian students mobility (to be integrated in existing ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) of SEAMEO RIHED and mobility programme of ASEAN University Network

Grant is needed to support Australian students to be involved in the project as well as cost of seminar of ASEAN and Australia and social activities for Australian and ASEAN students

8.

Mahidol University College of Management
THAILAND

Mr Randall Shannon

Full time Faculty and Programme Chair,
Mahidol University College of Management, Thailand

Proposal

Research on learning styles and perceptions of Thai and Australian students

Collaboration between the College of Management of Mahidol University, Thailand and University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Grant is needed to support travel expenses of faculty members who will be involved in the research

9.

Mr Nattavud Pimpa
THAILAND

Mr Nattavud Pimpa Senior Lecturer

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia

Ongoing project

Developing and providing professional development programme on contemporary Australian culture, politics and education (Getting to Know Australia) to Thai teachers in public schools

Collaboration between the Australian Studies Centre of Thammasat University, Thailand and the School of Management, RMIT University, Australia

Grant is needed for transportation costs of representatives from collaborating institutions, production of print and non-print materials and other related expenses

10.

Srinakharinwirot University
THAILAND

Ms Kanokporn Vibulpatanavong,

Lecturer in Special Education 
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

Ongoing project

Funded by the Australia-Thailand Institute until September 2012

Capacity building for teachers in enhancing early reading skills of Thai children

Grant is needed for activities that will sustain gains from the project such as publication of the learning package for teachers, a seminar for teachers to be led by Australian experts, and development of website for uploading of other resources and continuous networking

1. capacity development for teachers
2. support for development of curriculum and educational materials
3. research consortium
4. advocacy and networking
5. media collaboration
6. community-based development work

1. The Award is open to any national (natural person or body corporate) of a SEAMEO Member Country. The SEAMEO Member Countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
2. The applicant, where a natural person, must be at least 18 years old.
3. Members of the SEAMEO Secretariat, the SEAMEO Regional Centres and their employees and families are not qualified to apply for this Award.
4. By submitting an entry, the applicant gives SEAMEO and the Australian Government permission to use the information submitted including photos for publication purposes.

Assessment Criteria and Selection Process

1. The Evaluation Committee consists of experts from Southeast Asia and representatives from UNESCO, the SEAMEO Secretariat, SEAMEO Centres, and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.
2. The evaluation will be based on the merit of the proposal as indicated by:

   Innovation, practicability and originality of the proposal Scope for replication, expansion or duplication of the proposal Value for money and sustainability Benefit and relevance to the Southeast Asia region through the transfer of new ideas, broadened educational opportunities, improvements to education quality, formation of long-term people-to-people links and improvements to mutual understanding to the benefit of all parties.

1. The winner will receive a grant worth AUD$10,000, which is expected to support activities in relation to the winning innovative idea or project.
2. The proposed use of the grant must be set out by the applicant in the application. Activities may include participation in conferences; delivery of training courses; academic exchange programs; cooperation between education institutions; internship program; expansion of an existing project; purchase of project-related materials and equipment; and other related activities. The winner will be expected to provide a report to SEAMEO, including information on how the grant money was used.
3. The winner will be awarded a Plaque of Recognition at the 36th SEAMEO High Officials™ Meeting in November 2013 in Thailand.