ONLP Course FAQ

No there is no age limit, but the program is aimed at early to mid-career people working in the field of nutrition.

Early career is defined as up to 5 years (FTE) post-highest qualification.
Mid-career is defined as 5-20 years (FTE) post-highest qualification.
Career disruptions and full-time equivalence (FTE) will be considered in calculations of eligibility.

A PhD is not required. The minimum criteria is an advanced degree (i.e postgraduate qualifications such as Graduate Diploma/Masters) or significant equivalent work experience in nutrition or a nutrition-related field.

Yes, people undertaking a PhD are eligible, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

The minimum criteria is an advanced degree which includes postgraduate qualifications such as a Graduate Diploma, Masters or PhD or significant equivalent work experience in nutrition or a nutrition-related field.

Yes, career disruptions will be taken into account. Information regarding career disruptions will be asked for in the application form.

Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands comprising Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Yes.

Yes.

ONLP aim to enrol 30 participants.

Yes, but if you are currently studying/working overseas and it is your intention to work in an Oceanic country you will be eligible as long as you can prove the intention to the selection committee.

You will be eligible if you have qualifications (an advanced degree) in nutrition or a field related to nutrition or significant equivalent work experience in nutrition or a nutrition-related field.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit according to the selection criteria and the aim is to enrol a diverse group of participants in each course; spread over different sectors (academia, research institutes, national and international authorities, industry, NGOs), countries/ states/ regions/ institutions, gender and career level (early- and mid-career) in order to enhance network building and growth and development of individuals.

To ensure diversity, ONLP2023 will offer the following:

• At least 2 positions will be guaranteed for eligible candidates identifying as Pacific Islander
• At least 2 positions will be guaranteed for eligible candidates identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• At least 1 position will be guaranteed for eligible candidates identifying as Māori.

Thus, several factors in addition to merit are taken into account when selecting participants. If you are unsuccessful this round we strongly encourage you to apply for the next course.

Yes. ONLP will provide financial assistance to a limited number of candidates. You can apply for financial assistance for travel and/or course fee costs (includes leadership training, course materials and full board & lodging) through the online application process. Preference will be given to candidates from the Pacific Islands and/or candidates who demonstrate the greatest financial need and can demonstrate their intent/effort to seek funding. The course fee is already being subsidised, hence financial assistance is available to only a limited number of candidates.

Yes, as part of your application, you will need to provide a budget and demonstrate that you have the financial support to attend the ONLP course.

You will be notified of acceptance early February 2023, you must accept this offer and pay a 10% deposit (AUD$460) by theend of February 2023. The remaining balance must be paid by the 31st of May 2023. The deposit and course fees are non-refundable.

A non-refundable 10% deposit (AUD$460) is due by February 2023 when successful applicants accept their offer. Full payment of course fees is due by the 31st of May 2023. After this date course fees will be non-refundable.

We will do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements at the course. You will be asked about your dietary requirements after you’ve been accepted into the ONLP course. Please ensure that you let us know!

It is shared accommodation and shared bathrooms. You will not share with someone from the opposite gender.

Yes.

Yes, after acceptance into the course, you will be notified of the work that you will need to do prior to attending the ONLP course.

Upon acceptance, you will be notified of what you will need to bring with you.