Hillary Expedition
Application criteria
- Preference will be given to teams, but the panel may consider an outstanding individual applicant.
- Preference will be given to teams comprising predominantly of
New Zealanders. However, this does not preclude applications from
New Zealand teams that include other nationalities. The expeditions may be undertaken anywhere in the world, including New Zealand and must be inspiring and cutting edge.
- The expeditions must be completed within 18 months of notification that you are to receive a grant.
- Only those individuals or teams who satisfy the Expedition Selection Panel of their capability in planning, risk management and executing the adventure successfully will be considered for funding.
- The successful applicants must agree to allow SPARC to profile their expedition in various media formats as required.
- Funding is not available for competitive events.
- The successful applicants must insure, where possible, their expedition for expedition insurance cover.
- The successful applicants will be contracted to complete the expeditions to the best of their ability within the timeframe and objectives agreed to by the applicant and SPARC.
- Neither SPARC nor any agent acting on behalf of SPARC will be held responsible for any accident, financial or emotional harm (including death) that the successful applicants or their support crews or any other party involved in the expeditions may experience as a result of involvement in the expeditions.
- SPARC will not reimburse applicants for any costs involved in preparing their application(s).
- Successful applicants must ensure that there is no conflict of interest between SPARC and their own sponsors. It is the responsibility of the successful applicant to negotiate agreements with existing sponsors prior to the expedition to ensure no conflict of interest occurs. It is the responsibility of the successful applicant to advise SPARC of any potential conflict. If the sponsoring parties cannot resolve the conflict, SPARC reserves the right to withdraw support for the successful applicant and all sponsorship support (financial or otherwise) must be returned to SPARC within 10 working days of termination.
- No correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants and the Selection Panel’s decision will be final.
- Successful applicants and their team members agree to act in an appropriate manner, acknowledging the significance of their duty as role models and adventure representatives for New Zealand.
For the full process on how to apply and application criteria click here.
To download an application form click here.
Updated | 02 Oct 2008.
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