Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Peace Scholarship Program
The idea for the Peace Scholarship Program originated at the Australian International Education Conference in 2001 in Sydney in response to the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. The program was designed to help build global peace and understanding and operates on the principle that providing opportunities to students to study abroad promotes the interaction of diverse cultures through, improves cross-cultural understanding, leading to enduring global peace.
The Peace Scholarship Program is committed to providing opportunities for eligible students in selected countries worldwide to study abroad in Australia at undergraduate or postgraduate level and at a later stage to provide opportunities for Australian students to study abroad.
Less than two per cent of students enrolled in higher education globally have the chance to benefit from studying abroad. The Peace Scholarship Program aims to provide international educational opportunities to deserving students from selected countries who would not otherwise have the option.
212 students from ten countries have been awarded Peace Scholarships to date, commencing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Australia each semester since July 2004.
| Country | Number of students |
| Afghanistan | 2 |
| Cambodia | 11 |
| Chile | 15 |
| Colombia | 9 |
| Fiji | 2 |
| India | 26 |
| Indonesia | 15 |
| Mexico | 126 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| TOTAL | 212 |
Australian universities are wonderful supporters of the Peace Scholarship Program through the provision of tuition fee-waivers and a wide variety of organisations also support the Peace Scholarship Program through cash and in-kind donations.
In order to continue to provide scholarships to deserving students from around the world, the Peace Scholarship Program continues to seek support and sponsorship from the education sector, corporations, individuals and the community. All donations of money and property to the Peace Scholarship Trust - one of the Trust's that facilitates the Program are tax deductible in Australia. Find out how you can support the Program here.
Who benefits from the Peace Scholarship Program?
The Program operates on the principles that providing this opportunity will:
- Promote the interaction of diverse cultures through international education opportunities
- Improve cross-cultural understanding
- Lead to enduring global peace
Benefits
- Nurture future talent by providing opportunities for high-achieving future leaders whose financial means would preclude them from study abroad
- Develop cross-cultural understanding through education and cultural exchange
- Contribute to the educational, cultural and economic benefits associated with international education
- Enhance the learning experience of Australian and international students by promoting cultural diversity, leading to a wider cross section of ideas in the classroom
- Assist in developing foreign and trade relations and research and scientific exchanges and partnerships
- Provide Australian and international students with increased opportunities to learn about other cultures, make new friendships and develop respect and understanding for each other
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How to Apply
The Peace Scholarship Program is committed to providing opportunities for eligible students in selected countries worldwide to study abroad in Australia for one or two semesters. The Program operates on the principle that providing this opportunity will promote the interaction of diverse cultures through international education opportunities, improve cross-cultural understanding and lead to enduring global peace. At a later stage, the Program will also provide opportunities for Australian students to study abroad.
IDP Education Australia is a major supporter of the Peace Scholarship Program both financially and by providing administrative support.
The Program aims to identify and reward students from participating countries by offering financial support to selected students for study in Australia.
To learn about how to apply select your home country from the list on the right. If your country does not appear on this list then unfortunately it is unlikely we are able to offer you a scholarship - check out 'other countries' for more information on this.
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Contact Us
For more information regarding the Peace Scholarship please email your questions and comments to globalpeace@idp.com or call 61-(0) 418 604 139.
Alternatively, you can visit your an IDP Education Australia office near you.
Contact Details for the Peace Scholarship Program in Australia are:
Carlie Blake
Manager, Community Relations
and the Peace Scholarship Program
IDP Education Australia
2/410 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
carlie.blake@idp.com
Bangkok Media Conference 2008
by Prum Seila
Bangkok Media Conference 2008
CHANGING DYNAMICS IN THE ASIA PACIFIC:
Power Politics, Economic Might, and Media Challenges
January 20-23, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Novotel Siam Square Hotel
Draft agenda now online!
Conference blog debut!
This conference will provide the most current and reliable information on the big stories in the Asia Pacific, as well as the lesser known but important emerging issues. Attendees will get the latest on Asia's dynamic media as well as challenges facing journalists in the region.
Keynote Speakers:
- Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Keynote Address: "Eternal Vigilance: The Role of the Media in East Asia Community Building," Sunday Jan 20, 6:30-9:00 pm.
- Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society, New York, New York, USA; and former Dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, California, USA. Keynote Address on U.S. Media Issues: "What Is Happening in the American Media and How It Relates to Asia," Monday Jan 21, 9:00-10:15 am.
- Sheila Coronel, Director, Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism, Columbia University, New York City, USA; 2003 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for developing investigative journalism in the Philippines. Keynote Address on Asia Media Issues: "Between the Tiger and the Crocodile: Creating Spaces for Watchdog Journalism in the New Asia," Monday Jan 21, 10:45am-noon.
- Li Datong, Senior Editor, China Youth Daily; former Chief Editor, Freezing Point Weekly of China Youth Daily, Beijing, China; free-lance writer and contributor to openDemocracy on current global affairs. Luncheon Talk: "The Changes and Development of China's Media," Monday Jan 21, 12:15-1:45pm.
- Chris McNally, China Specialist, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Keynote Address: "China's Development Challenges," Tuesday Jan 22, 9:00-10:00 am.
- Jimmy Lai, Founder/Chairman, Next Media Ltd., Hong Kong, SAR China. Keynote Address: "Media Business in Greater China: A Conversation with Jimmy Lai," Wednesday Jan 23, 9:00-10:15 am.
- Isaac Mao, Co-Founder of Social Brain Foundation, Beijing, China; Co-Founder of CNBlog the earliest website promoting grassroots publishing in China. Luncheon Address: "Social Media in China: From Personal Meme to Massive influence," Wednesday Jan 23, 12:15-1:45 pm.
- Michael T. Osterholm, Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP); Editor, CIDRAP Business Source; Director, NIH-supported Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance within CIDRAP; Professor, School of Public Health, and Adjunct Professor, Medical School, University of Minnesota
- Christopher Moore, Award-Winning Author, Asia-based novels, Bangkok, Thailand. Dinner Address: "The Ghost of Somerset Maugham," Wednesday Jan 23, 6:30-9:00 pm.
Other Program Highlights and Speakers Include:
- Everything China. 2008 will be a big year for China. Leading Chinese journalists, foreign correspondents and other experts will talk about the Olympics, the impact of blogging, and other important China stories. Speakers include Isaac Mao, co-founder of Social Brain Foundation and CNBlog.org--the earliest evangelizing site in China on grassroots publishing--who openly challenged Google to support anti-censorship; Li Datong, former chief editor of Freezing Point Weekly, a publication of China Youth Daily, who has been dismissed twice in his career from editor positions for his efforts to reform China's media; experienced sports journalist Francesco Liello, China correspondent for La Gazzetta dello Sport and board member of the Foreign Correspondents Club of China who has been covering Olympics developments since March 2005; and East-West Center's China specialist Chris McNally.
- Michelle Burford, founding editor and feature writer for O, The Oprah Magazine will lead a panel on Covering Diversity in the United States.
- Cao Jianjie, deputy editor, Sports Department, English Service, Xinhua News Agency, Beijing; and Xie Songxin, assistant to the editor-in-chief and director of National Department, China Daily, will join the panel on Covering the 2008 Olympics.
- Kunda Dixit, editor of the Nepali Times, will join the panel on Covering Conflicts. He will also share his photo exhibit on the Nepal conflict and talk about how these photos are being used in the peace and reconciliation process there.
- Pressian, a leading Korean online news service, will join our online panel.
- New panels include Covering Infectious Diseases featuring senior U.S. and Asian health reporters; and a panel of specialists discussing Migration and Human Trafficking in the Asia Pacific.
- Burma insights from Aung Zaw, editor and director of The Irrawaddy magazine, a foremost publication covering Burma; and from other Burmese journalists.
- Frontline views from Northeast Asia and Korean peninsula, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Pacific Islands, plus key issues that will impact the 2008 U.S. presidential elections and U.S.-Asia Pacific relations.
- Blogging and other New Media trends, challenges facing journalists and impact of newsroom nationalism on media coverage.
- Workshops on investigative reporting, enterprise reporting, web-based journalism and reporting on China.
- Covering conflicts.
- Conference registration includes a half-day field trip into Bangkok's slums with people known for their work with the poor; to an organization outside Bangkok that offers help and protection to victims of abuse and HIV/AIDS and that promotes women's issues; or a tour of Bangkok's temples with a cultural expert.
For more information, contact Susan Kreifels, East-West Center media programs coordinator, at kreifels@eastwestcenter.org, or call (808) 944-7176.
Registration Information
Early Registration (Extended to Nov. 12, 2007): US$75.00
Regular Registration (Starts Nov. 13, 2007): US$100.00
Pre-and post-newsgathering excursion registration deadline Nov. 12, 2007.
Registration includes conference materials, two dinners, three lunches, and a choice of a 1/2 day field trip in Bangkok.
Printable registration form in MS Word.
Online registration and payment now available!
Learn about visa requirements and download a visa application for Thailand here.
Description of 1/2 day field trip options:
Option I, Klong Toey Slum: CLOSED. This group will visit Klong Toey, Bangkok's largest slum, to meet with Father Joe Maier, a straight-talking priest who has worked with the poorest of the poor here for 33 years. Father Joe, a Redemptorist Priest, and Sister Maria Chantavarodom of the Daughters of Queenship of Mary Immaculate, whom the group will also meet, founded the Human Development Foundation in 1974. The Foundation, a nondenominational, community-based field organization, now operates 20 kindergartens for slum children, five orphanages, and a care home for mothers and children with AIDS. It also provides a variety of community services to the poor. Website: http://www.fatherjoe.org/
Option II, Gender Development Research Institute: The afternoon's visit will take us just outside of the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to the peaceful Gender Development Research Institute (GDRI) campus. The campus tour will include the opportunity to learn more about the many services provided there: an emergency home for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, a clinic, a shelter for women with AIDS, and a vocational training center. The Institute is active in policy research and policy advocacy on issues that affect Thai women's lives and welfare. GDRI, the research arm of the Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women, is a private, non-profit organization established in 1990 with support from UNIFEM.
Option III, Art and Architecture of Bangkok: A cultural expert from Silpakorn University, Thailand's leading university for fine arts and archaeology, will serve as a guide to introduce us to the significance and symbolism of Thai traditional art, in particular Buddhist temple art and architecture, as we tour several of these impressive religious and cultural treasures.
Participant Panels
Would you like to participate in the conference as a presenter? Submit a brief summary for consideration to media-alumni@eastwestcenter.org. You may propose an individual presentation or you may collaborate with fellow alumni to propose a panel. You must register and pay the registration fee in order for your presentation to be considered. Final submission deadline is November 30, 2007. Presentation summary should not exceed 150 words.
Conference Hotel
Our conference hotel is the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. Rooms are available at the conference rate of US$120 per night. Make your reservations early to ensure room availability at this special rate! Complete the Reservation Form and email to sukanya-sales@novotelbkk.com with CC to Panut to reserve your room at the conference rate.
Additional Hotel Options
Below are additional hotels, at a variety of price ranges, convenient to the conference hotel (in walking distance or by SKYTRAIN). Prices are given in Thai Baht and may not be inclusive of tax or other charges. These rates subject to change. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly for current rates and availability.
Reno Hotel
40 Soi Kasemson 1, Rama 1 Road
Phone (66-2) 215-0026; Fax (66-2) 215-3430
Price: 840B - 1,180B double; from 1,300B suiteAsia Hotel
296 Phyathai Road, in front of Ratchathewi SKYTRAIN station
Phone (66-2) 215-0808; Fax (66-2) 217-0109
Price: 1700B superior single; 1850B superior twinCape House Hotel
43 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan
Phone: (66-2) 658-7444
Price: 2,600B studio; 3,300B 1 bedroomSasa International House
Phyathai Road
Phone: (66-2) 216-8844; Fax: (66-2) 215-3880; E-mail: mailto:%20SasaHouse@sasin.edu
Price: 2,500B single; 2,700B twinWendy House
36/2 Soi Kasaem San 1, Rama 1 Road Patumwan
Phone: (66-2) 214-1149, (66-2) 214-1150; Fax: 662-612-3487
Price: 800 -1,350BMuangphol Mansion
931/9 Soi Kasem San 1, Rama 1 Road, Patumwan
Phone: (66-2) 219-4445; Fax: (66-2) 216-8053
Price: 680 - 780B
Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds (minus US $25 for each individual registered) must be received in writing by December 20, 2007. No refunds will be issued after January 5, 2008.
Thai-Burma Border Trip
The EWC is organizing a three-day pre-conference trip to experience Thailand outside of the bustling capitol city. This excursion requires an additional participation fee, separate from the conference registration. Click here to download the excursion registration form (MS Word document).
Registration deadline is November 12, 2007. See registration form for excursion pricing.
If you need more information please write to us at media-alumni@eastwestcenter.org.
Life on the Border: January 17-20, 2008
This excursion will look at migrants, illegal workers and refugees who have crossed the Thai border from Burma and elsewhere. The tour will start in Mae Sot, a frontier town on the Thai-Burma border where the majority of the population is ethnic Karen from Burma. Issues that can be explored include migrant factory workers, refugee camps, child soldiers, trafficking of drugs and people, backpack medics and health clinics that serve these communities. The group will then travel by van to Chiang Mai, where a number of NGOs and others serving these communities are located. The charming and historic Chiang Mai is also famous for its night market, and there will be time for shopping.
Included: Bangkok–Mae Sot and Chiang Mai-Bangkok airfare; one lunch; hotel accommodations (single or double occupancy); ground transportation in and around Mae Sot and onward to Chiang Mai for group meetings and activities; English-speaking guide; one-way airport-hotel transfer from Bangkok Airport to Novotel Siam Square on January 20 (guests staying at other hotels will be responsible for their own transportation from the Novotel Siam Square)
Minimum number of registrants: 10 Maximum number of registrants: 18
Senior Journalists Seminar
by Prum Seila
Senior Journalists Seminar
The application deadline for the 2008 program has passed.
The Senior Journalists Seminar is a dialogue, travel and exchange program for journalists from the United States and Asian countries with substantial Muslim populations, specifically Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The seminar offers an opportunity for senior writers, reporters, editors, columnists and producers to engage their peers on issues in the relationships between these Asian countries and the United States, especially since 9/11.
Theme: Building Understanding Between the United States and the Asian Muslim World
Program Dates: June 8 - 28, 2008
Study Tour for Asian Journalists: Washington, DC; New York City; Colorado Springs, Colorado (The program opens and concludes in Honolulu, Hawaii, for joint sessions between Asian and American participants.)
Study Tour for American Journalists: Kolkata (Calcutta), India; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (The program opens and concludes in Honolulu, Hawaii, for joint sessions between Asian and American participants.)
The 2008 Asian Participants are:
- Devianti Faridz, Producer, "Indonesia Now", Metro TV, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Chairul Fahmy Hussaini, Correspondent, Berita Harian, Singapore
- Massood Qiam, Manager of Current Affairs Report, TOLO TV, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Rasheed Khan Safi, Bureau Chief, Daily Jinnah Islamabad, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Tomi Soetjipto, Deputy News Editor, Al Jazeera English, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Edmund "Edd" K. Usman, Reporter, Manila Bulletin, Manila, Philippines
- Riyaz Wani, Principal Correspondent, The Indian Express, Srinagar, India
The 2008 U.S. Participants are:
- Jon Beaupre, Associate Professor of Broadcast Journalism, California State University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Maria Ebrahimji, Associate Director & Senior Editorial Producer, CNN Network, CNN Worldwide, Atlanta, GA
- Dan Gilgoff, Politics Editor, Beliefnet.com, New York City, NY
- Neva Grant, Senior Producer, Morning Edition, Chevy Chase, MD
- Donna Leinwand, National Reporter, USA Today, Washington, DC
- Allie Shah, Staff Writer, Minneapolis Star Tribune, St. Louis Park, MN
For More Information
Liz A. Dorn
Seminar Specialist, Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848 USA
Phone: (808) 944-7368
Fax: (808) 944-7600
Email: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/?id=
2007 Senior Journalists Seminar
Theme: Building Understanding Between the United States and the Asian Muslim World
Program Dates: May 6-26, 2007
United States Study Tour for Asian Journalists: Honolulu, Hawaii; Washington, DC; New York City; Detroit, Michigan
Asia Study Tour for American Journalists: Honolulu, Hawaii; Hyderabad, India; Jakarta, Indonesia
Congratulations to the following individuals who took part in the 2007 Senior Journalists Seminar:
Asian Journalists
- Ashraf Ali, Producer and Reporter, BBC World Service, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Non Einai Mohammed Amin, Journalist, Utusan Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Mujahid Kakar, Journalist and News Manager, Tolo TV, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Shahid Ahmed Khan, Regional Manager (East) and Bureau Chief, Press Trust of India, Kolkata, India
- Marilou Cadelina Manar, Program Director, DXND-AM and DXDM-FM, North Cotabato, Philippines
- Sajjad Sharif, Deputy Editor, Prothom Alo, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Abdul Latif Siregar, News Producer, TPI TV, Jakarta, Indonesia
- S. Hussain Zaidi, Senior Editor, Indian Express, Mumbai, India
American Journalists
- James Gibney, Deputy Managing Editor, Atlantic Monthly, Washington, DC
- Eric Gorski, Religion Writer, Associated Press, Denver, Colorado
- Cathy Grossman, Religion Writer, USA Today, Washington, DC
- K. Oanh Ha, Host, "Pacific Time," KQED Radio, San Francisco, California
- James O'Toole, Politics Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stephanie Shapiro, Features Writer, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland
- Janet Tu, Religion Reporter, Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington
In each of the study-tour destinations, participants will meet with government officials, community and religious leaders, local journalists and others to gain greater understanding of the diverse perspectives on these issues. The study tour will begin and conclude at the East-West Center in Honolulu where Asian and American journalists will meet together. Participant-led discussions during these sessions will focus on the political and cultural challenges journalists face in reporting on contemporary Asia-U.S. relations.
Jefferson Fellowships
by Prum Seila
Jefferson Fellowships
Now accepting applications for the Fall 2008 Program
| Theme: | The 2008 Presidential Election |
| Dates: | October 18 - November 9, 2008 |
| Travel Destinations: | Honolulu, Hawaii; Phoenix, Arizona ; Erie, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, DC |
| Funding: | All program and travel costs for participants funded by a grant from The Freeman Foundation, of Stowe, Vermont. |
| Who May Apply: | Working print, broadcast or on-line journalists from Asia Pacific and the United States |
| Application Deadline: | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 |
Americans will go to the polls on November 4, 2008 to elect a new President and Vice President and to vote for a host of other national and local offices. For the first time since 1952, there is no incumbent President or Vice President seeking election, and for the first time ever, the primary field includes both an African American and a woman as front runners. The race for President will certainly be about personalities, character and experience. It also will turn on the candidates' positions on key issues that have a major impact on the lives of ordinary Americans as well other countries. This year, the war in Iraq, national security, the U.S. economy, globalization, trade, health care and immigration top the agenda. But as was seen in 2004, there are other factors that can sway the electorate: Will "values" voters again exert their influence? To what extent will a candidate's likeability play a role? And this year, what impact will gender or race have on the election?
This special Jefferson Fellowships program will provide journalists from Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. with an opportunity to explore the important issues in this 2008 election, learn about the U.S. political process, observe this historic election and finally, discuss the outcome with U.S. analysts and one another. The Fellows in this program will benefit from the rich opportunity to share among themselves the perspectives of journalists from across the region and the concerns of their governments and people.
After one week of discussion sessions with regional experts and one another at the East-West Center in Honolulu, participants will travel to various areas of the United States to discuss election issues and attitudes with policymakers, business leaders, community activists, and most importantly, voters from a range of important constituencies such as recent immigrants, retirees, blue collar workers, factory owners, religious groups, African American communities, young people and women. In Phoenix, Arizona, John McCain's home state, Fellows will explore the complexities of health care and immigration. In Erie, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio, cities in America's "rust-belt," an area hard hit by globalization, the program will focus on attitudes toward the economy, trade, social values, and America's future. Fellows will observe the election in Ohio, the state that determined the 2004 contest in favor of George Bush and which is predicted to serve as a bellwether again this year. They will then travel to Washington, DC for a discussion with analysts, policymakers, journalists and others on what the results mean for the United States and its relations with Asia, the Pacific and the rest of the world.
Please download the program announcement for full information about the Fall 2008 Jefferson Fellowships program.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the two-page Jefferson Fellowships application form and all of the following:
- A letter outlining your issues of interest, a brief description of your news organization, and what you expect to accomplish if an award is granted. Please suggest topics you propose to address in your paper and presentation at the East-West Center (maximum three pages, double-spaced, please).
- Names, addresses, phone/fax numbers and e-mail of three people who may be contacted by the Center as references. Two of these references should be people outside your news organization.
- A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your supervisor describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit the organization hopes to derive from your participation in the program.
- The "Employer's Statement of Support" form completed by your employer (form is included in the downloadable application).
NOTE: Samples of your work are not required. If you wish to include samples, we prefer web links to articles (when possible) rather than hard copies.
Program and Application Downloads:
Fillable Adobe PDF version of application form
Fillable MS Word version of application form.
Adobe PDF version of program announcement.
Application deadline is Wednesday, June 4. Applications may be sent by post, fax or email. Contact details are as follows:
Jefferson Fellowships
East-West Seminars
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96848-1601, U.S.A.
Phone: 808-944-7682; Fax: 808-944-7600
E-mail: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org
PROGRAM PURPOSE AND CONTENT
The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the United States. The long-range goal is to help news organizations build staff expertise about regional concerns and trends, so that their readers, viewers and listeners may be better informed.
The Fellowships provide the participating journalists with a wide range of perspectives through dialogue with professional colleagues, participation in seminars and meetings with business and government decision-makers, scholars and students, social activists, cultural analysts and others. These contacts, and a network of close to 500 former Jefferson Fellows, provide participants with resources on whom to call when they plan, assign, edit and produce news coverage involving or affecting the region.
The first week of the program consists of dialogue among the Fellows, including a short seminar led by each Fellow; lecture discussions with East-West Center researchers and other experts; and field visits. This will be followed by a study tour to cities in Asia and/or the United States.
Congratulations to the Spring 2008 Jefferson Fellows:
Australia: Ms. Karon SNOWDON, Senior Journalist/Finance Correspondent,
ABC Radio Australia, Sydney
China: Mr. PAN Zhongming, Deputy Director, China Daily, Beijing
India: Ms. Ruhi KHAN, Principal Correspondent, New Delhi Television
Limited (NDTV), Mumbai
Indonesia: Mr. Metta DHARMASAPUTRA, Managing Editor, Tempo Magazine,
Jakarta
Japan: Mr. Shimpei IDE, Staff Writer, The Mainichi Newspapers, Osaka
Nepal: Mr. Surendra PHUYAL, Correspondent, BBC World Service (BBC
Nepali Service), Kathmandu
Taiwan: Ms. HSIEH Ching-Fang, Senior Journalist, China Times, Taipei
United States: Mr. Thomas LEE, Business Reporter, Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Richard KATZ, Editor, Oriental Economist Report, New York
City, NewYork
Ms. Kayla ROSENFELD, News Director, Hawaii Public Radio,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ms. Elizabeth YUAN, Duty Editor, CNN.com, Hong Kong
Vietnam: Ms. NGUYEN Thuy Mien, Journalist, Thanh Nien Newspaper, Ho
Chi Minh City
The 12 Fellows in the Spring 2008 Program, May 3-25, will explore the theme, "Beyond the Boomtowns: Development Challenges in 'the Other China.'" After one week of discussion sessions at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Fellows will travel to regions at different stages of economic and political development in China. The first leg starts in Beijing, where Fellows will look at that city's efforts to stage the world's biggest sporting event – the 2008 Olympics. After Beijing Fellows travel to Chongqing, China's newest provincial-level municipality established with the direct aim to help manage the Three Gorges Hydroelectric Project. In Chongqing, Fellows will not only visit the city proper but also travel to its eastern districts, areas challenged by a variety of economic, social and ecological problems, first of which is the relocation of thousands due to the rising waters of the Three Gorges Reservoir. In the final leg, Fellows will travel overland through the province of Sichuan to the provincial capital of Chengdu, another epicenter of China's effort to develop the west.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Ann Hartman
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601
Phone: (808) 944-7619; Fax: (808) 944-7600
Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org
Health Journalism Fellowships
by Prum Seila
Health Journalism Fellowships
Dates: Next program scheduled for early 2009. Please check the website for updated information or email Susan Kreifels at kreifels@eastwestcenter.org if you want to be placed on an announcement email list.
Program Summary: The East-West Center Health Journalism Fellowships program includes two weeks of travel and dialogue that focus on infectious diseases in Asia. Journalists meet with medical and public health specialists both inside and outside of government; community leaders; farmers and businesses; journalists and others to learn how Asian countries are dealing with infectious diseases. Discussions will focus on avian flu, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, dengue fever and other infectious diseases and public health issues that are of regional and global concern. Through dialogue and field visits in both urban and rural areas, journalists will learn firsthand lessons that can be drawn in preventing pandemics. At the University of Hong Kong, specialists will focus on health issues in China and how Hong Kong has prepared to contain infectious diseases since the SARS epidemic.
Funding: East-West Center with program support from the University of Hong Kong
Who Can Participate: U.S. and Asia Pacific health reporters and editors or journalists who have a keen interest in health issues. Participants must have at least five years of working journalism experience and will be chosen by application and invitation. Anyone interested in future programs should contact Susan Kreifels. See contact information below.
Summary of 2007 Health Journalism Fellowships:
Dates: August 25-September 8, 2007
Travel Destinations: Hong Kong; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and Jakarta, Indonesia.
The 2007 Health Journalism Fellows:
Bangladesh:Mr. Md. Saiful ISLAM, Senior Reporter, BSS-National News Agency, Dhaka
China: Ms. Haili CAO, Editor, Caijing Magazine, Beijing
Hong Kong: Ms. Mary Ann BENITEZ, Medical Reporter, South China Morning Post, Quarry Bay
Indonesia: Ms. Nancy NAINGGOLAN, Reporter, Suara Pembaruan Daily Newspaper, Jakarta
Nepal: Mr. Manish GAUTAM, Program and News Coordinator, Kathmandu News Line, Kathmandu
United States: Ms. Helen L. ALTONN, Reporter, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii
Ms. Josephine MARCOTTY, Medical Reporter, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ms. Marie C. MCCULLOUGH, Health/Medical Reporter, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ms. Kyung Mi SONG, Reporter, The Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington
Vietnam: Mr. Son Kim PHAN, Reporter, Saigon Marketing Newspaper, Ho Chi Minh City
Chaplin Fellowship
Chaplin Fellowship
The Chaplin Fellowship in Distinguished Journalism, supported by an endowment from Duty Free Shoppers, Ltd., brings to the East-West Center a distinguished author or journalist to deliver a major address, write articles of particular relevance to Hawaii and its future, and to make other professional contributions to the community.
Founded in 1986, the program honors award-winning journalist George W. Chaplin, an early advocate of East-West business and cultural exchanges and former editor of The Honolulu Advertiser.
Past Chaplin Fellows include Haynes Johnson, author, columnist, and television commentator; Eugene L. Roberts, Professor, University of Maryland College of Journalism; Ellen Goodman, columnist; John Hughes, David Broder and Stanley Karnow, Pulitzer Prize winners; Bill Kovach, Curator, the Nieman Fellowships; Derek Davies, former editor, Far Eastern Economic Review; the late Fred Friendly, CBS and PBS television executive; and the late Robert Maynard, editor and publisher.
For more information
Susan Kreifels
Media Programs Coordinator
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96848
Phone: (808) 944-7384
Fax: (808) 944-7600
E-mail: seminars@EastWestCenter.org
Saturday, April 26, 2008
UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships
UNU-IAS PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships
Every year UNU-IAS offers PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships to provide
young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing
world, with a multi-disciplinarily context within which to pursue
advanced research and training that is of professional interest to the
successful applicant and of direct relevance to the research agenda of
their selected UNU-IAS or UNU programme.
The fellowship programme provides the successful applicant with a
unique opportunity to:
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develop and advance their research under the supervision of a
UNU-IAS or UNU faculty member and contribute to the overall research
agenda of the Institute,
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widen their research interests and professional networks by
working in the international and multi-disciplinary context of the
UNU-IAS and UNU, and with its wider network of Japanese universities
and research institutes, as well as international collaborators,
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become exposed to the workings of the international and
multilateral policy process and the broader UN system, and
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link with other UNU-IAS and UNU PhD and Postdoctoral fellows.
The fellows are resident at UNU-IAS in Yokohama or UNU in Tokyo, Japan
for the full term of the fellowship. This gives the PhD and
Postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to gain from the broader research
programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences arranged by
the UNU-IAS and UNU. UNU's close institutional links with Japanese
affiliated professors and visiting professors from key universities
and think tanks in Japan also allows fellows to link into the broader
Japanese academic and research community. Since the start of the
fellowship programme at UNU-IAS in 1996, more than 160 young scholars,
70% of which from the developing world, have benefited from
collaboration with UNU-IAS/UNU and Japanese scholars in this way.
Read more:
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Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for Masters or Doctorate
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of
the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the
Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim
to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the
Asia-Pacific.
They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the
potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and
economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own
countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of
Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high
achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake
postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development
Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on
leadership qualities and on academic excellence.
ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific
region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their
home country or the region for two years after they have completed
their studies.
In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the
Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain
strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of
Australia's overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to
citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia
has a significant aid program.
Objectives of ALA Scholarships
ALA Scholarships aim to:
*
develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform,
development and governance
*
increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
*
build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
*
build capacity to address priority regional issues
*
build effective networks between Australia and the region
*
demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the
provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that
relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics,
security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged.
Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in
areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of study
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to
a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include
Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that
require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters
degree.
Who should apply
Outstanding applicants with:
* a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate
and/or postgraduate level
* a high level of English language proficiency
* demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to
influence social and economic
* policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and
in the Asia-Pacific region
* a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Scholarship benefits
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$110,000 for Masters
degrees and A$220,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions
for the leadership development program.. Benefits include:
* return air travel
* visa support
* establishment allowance
* full tuition fees
* contribution to living expenses
* Introductory Academic program (IAP)
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the
award (for award holder only).
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Scholarship,
applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements outlined below.
Applicants must be a citizen of one of the participating countries listed below.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq,
Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal,
Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu,
Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna.
Read more:
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New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are
open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.
NZIDRS scholarships include:
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full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
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NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
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up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
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NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is
intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
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NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
*
NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those
students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS.
No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.
Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when
you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant
university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate
supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms
and conditions for more information.
Read more:
http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-zealand-international-doctoral.html
Announcement for Visiting Scholar Fellowship Year 2008 - 2009
(RCSD), Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University offers
Visiting Scholar Fellowships to regional scholars, researchers, NGO
workers who would like to spend time at RCSD for the duration of three
to six months to write their work relating to the filed of sustainable
development in respective areas in cultural diversity, transborder
issues, health, and resource management interplayed with gender and
ethnic relations in the Mekong Region.
During the fellowship period, the scholars will be provided the
opportunity to research and write about issues relating the mentioned
issues based on their research project and to participate in a dynamic
multidisciplinary academic environment at RCSD. They will be
occasionally asked to give a presentation based on their research work
for graduate seminar, participate in RCSD workshops and seminars and
etc.
RCSD faculty members will take the responsibility to work in
partnership with the scholars in developing and writing of a working
paper. RCSD will provide continual assistance and practical support
regarding the editorial processes. Their written work during the
fellowship period will be published as RCSD working paper series.
Fellowship will cover support which includes a monthly stipend,
residential allowance, health insurance, books and supplies. RCSD will
provide facilities such as office space and necessary office
equipment, access to internet, library, on-line journals and etc.
However, the residential allowance would not be covered for scholars
whose residents are based in Chiang Mai.
Qualifications:
Those who apply should be ensured for their high quality with
experience in research related to Mekong Region. They should have a
Master's degree, doctoral degree or equivalent professional training
and experience, possess proficiency in English and have conducted
research in the Mekong region in the field mentioned above. The
eligible people to apply for this scholarship must hold the
citizenship of Thailand and neighboring countries in the Mekong
Region; namely Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and China.
Read more:
http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2007/07/announcement-for-visiting-scholar.html
Scholarship for Masters Course in Gender, Transportation Infrastructure and Development (GTID)
School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) & School of
Engineering and Technology (SET) Gender, Transportation Infrastructure
and Development (GTID)
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) School of Environment ,
Resources and Development & School of Engineering and Technology is
seeking Cambodian candidates to undertake (i) a one-year Diploma
Course, and (ii) a two-year Masters Course in Gender, Transportation
Infrastructure and Development (GTID) commencing in August 2008 at AIT
Thailand . All costs and expenses will be met by AIT and ASEAN
Foundation.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND OF APPLICANTS
GTID invites strong applicants with a four-year undergraduate degree
(Bachelor¢s or equivalent) in both engineering background (civil
engineering) as well as social science background (sociology,
economics, anthropology, political science, architecture). Good
English language and former work experience in public sector (both
government and NGO) is required. Work experience in development
planning will be considered an advantage. Women candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT GTID
GTID is a multi-disciplinary program that focuses on:
(1) Gender and development
(2) Regional and gender planning
(3) Infrastructure planning and management, with special
focus on transportation planning and management
It covers both the physical planning based on transportation
engineering, and social, community and gender analysis and planning
based on social science. It envisages to develop planning and
management theories and practices contextualized to Southeast Asia ,
especially GMS region.
Curriculum and Courses:
The curriculum of these courses includes Gender and Development
Studies (GDS), Transportation Engineering (TRE), Regional and Rural
Development Planning (RRDP), Urban Environmental Management (UEM), and
Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM).
Suitably qualified candidates should submit the completed Application
Form attached to the email address below by 30 April 2008.
AIT GTID Course Applications
Graduate Program in Development Studies
Royal University of Phnom Penh
Email: mdsrupp@gmail.com
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3 Volunteers with SAO SARY FOUNDATION (SSF) _ Kampong Speu based_Deadline: May 16, 2008
SAO SARY FOUNDATION (SSF) is a nonprofit, nongovernment, nonpolitical,
and impartial organization working to help poorest of the poor and
vulnerable families in the Cambodia's poorest communities caring for
their children and avoid them from all forms of violence,
exploitations and abuse through Educational Sponsorship to the
children whom living with those impoverished families and support to
their parents to setup and expand various small businesses in their
communities. Read us www.ssfcambodia.org or
http://ssfcambodia.blogspot.com for more information.
SSF is seeking a qualified Cambodian national student who studies
Accounting field or business administration to work with us as
volunteer for the position of Accountant.
Main tasks
· To prepare, encode and follow-up the global accounting
process of SSF (expenses, journal entries, setting up budget, etc…)
· To prepare financial reports and annexes
· In cooperation with the Executive Director, to follow-up the
financial situation and budgets rate of utilization
· To organize and maintain proper classification and
archiving of accounting documents
· In cooperation with the Executive Director, to follow-up and
improve the organization of the income generating activities (micro
business) of SSF
· To support the Executive Director in designing and
implementing more efficient administrative & financial procedures
The successful applicant should have the following minimum
qualifications and experience:
· At least two years study in accounting and finance management
· A comprehensive knowledge of professional accounting
principles, theories and practices
· Extensive knowledge of Quickbooks, Peachtree and Excel
· Ability to develop accounting procedures and setup financial protocols
· Ability to meet deadlines and prepare financial reports
· Strong organization skills
SSF is seeking a qualified Cambodian national student who studies
Information Technology field, Computer Science or Computer business
administration to work with us as volunteer for the position of
Computer Teacher.
The successful applicant should have the following minimum
qualifications and experience:
· At least two years study in Information Technology or Computer Science
· A comprehensive knowledge of professional computer
principles, theories and practices
· Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet and Email, Typing
both Khmer and English, and Graphic design.
· Ability to develop lesson contents and plan and setup learning system
· Ability to meet deadlines and prepare monthly progress or
narrative reports
· Strong organization skills
SSF is seeking a qualified Cambodian national student who studies
English literature field to work with us as volunteer for the position
of Non formal English Teacher.
The successful applicant should have the following minimum
qualifications and experience:
· Verbal English written and spoken
· At least two years study in English literature or other related fields
· A comprehensive knowledge of professional English literacy
principles, theories and practices
· Ability to develop lesson contents and plan and setup learning system
· Happy to work with and inspire children to hard work in every session
· Ability to meet deadlines and prepare monthly progress or
narrative reports
· Strong organization skills
Interested candidates should send their CVs together with cover letter
to: SSF, #42, Phsa Chas village, Svay Kravan commune, Chba Morn
district, Kampong Speu province or via Vichetr@ssfcambodia.org .
Closing date for application: May 16, 2008 - Only short listed
candidates will be contacted for an interview!
(SSF is an equal opportunity employer and accepts applications from
all qualified candidates)
6 PhD fellowships at the University of Roma La Sapienza
The Università di Roma "La Sapienza" offers n. 6 PhD fellowships for
attaining the degree of "Dottore di Ricerca" (Ph. D.) in the Doctoral
Schools listed in Appendix 1.
Each fellowship amounts to 16,590 € per year (net of government taxes).
The Ph.D. programme lasts for three years and may be extended to a
fourth year (without grant), subject to approval by the School
authorities. At the end of the first and of the second year of
attendance, students have to be evaluated as proficient according to
the rules of the Schools.
Applications are opened from candidates who:
* are not Italian citizens;
* are not residents of Italy;
* have obtained abroad an academic qualification by a
non-Italian institution equivalent to the Italian "laurea
specialistica" . The equivalence of each qualification to the relevant
Italian degree will be ascertained (for the sole purpose of this
competition) by the Academic Board of the Schools.
Selection and admissions
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of academic qualification
by means of the documents.
The evaluation will be made by a selection Board consisting of the
Committee for Ph.D. courses of the Università "La Sapienza" and the
representatives of the Ph.D. Schools Coordinators. Each selected
candidate will be assigned to a Doctorate School. Each Doctorate
School will decide in which Programme (within those belonging to the
School, see Appendix 1) to enrol the candidate on the basis of both
his/her preferences and interests.
Attainment of PhD
Students must attend the courses and the seminars offered by the
Programme, pass the connected examinations, and prepare a PhD
dissertation, that must have original results. The PhD title is
obtained at the end of the third year after the candidate dissertation
and its positive evaluation made by an independent Jury appointed by
the Rector. The discussion may be delayed with the approval of the
School authorities, but not for more than one year.
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The POSCO Asia Fellowship at Seoul National University
promising Asian graduate students to the Master's Program at the
Graduate School of International Studies(GSIS), Seoul National
University(SNU), supporting their studies at one of the most
prestigious institutions of higher learning in Korea. The fellowship,
offered by the POSCO TJ Park Foundation, covers full tuitions for up
to 4 semesters at GSIS-SNU and monthly living stipends for two years
in Korea.
A total of 9 fellowships for this year have been awarded to students
from Asia. The POSCO Asia Fellowship Foundation has continued to
expand the scope of its social contributions and hopes to provide
additional Asian countries with more scholarships in the future. For
the Master's program at GSIS SNU AY 2008, Asian universities are
invited to recommend students to the Fellowship.
Fellowships are provided to promote mutual understanding between Asian
countries and Korea, and to strengthen professional abilities of Asian
elite students. Knowledge sharing projects such as the POSCO Asia
Fellowship hope to benefit the different societies, economies, and
cultures of the world.
Eligibility and Requirements for Admission
* Submitted documents become the property of SNU and will not
be returned to the applicants.
* Documents that are not in English or Korean must be
accompanied by an English or korean notarized translation. Please
submit the original documents as well.
* International applicants with unusual cases and individual
circumstances may be given special consideration.
Eligibility for Application
* Applicants must meet all of the following requirements
* Common Requirements
1. He or she holds a Bachelor's degree;
2. He or she is not a citizen of Korea;
3. His or her parents are not citizens of Korea
Read more:
http://Cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2008/01/posco-asia-fellowship-at-seoul-national.html
Re: Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Fellowships
researchers working in academic and research institutions from
eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover
residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or
research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work
mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host
institution and by interacting with peers.
Who Can Apply?
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on
their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should
be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams
required for their doctoral program.
What Does the Program Support?
The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral
research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a
host institution in a country other than their home country or country
of residence.During the research period at the host institution, the
fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as
reference books and research publications, databases, and software;
attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting
with peers.
Host Institution
Candidates should be accepted or invited by a host institution which
would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his
research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the
fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a
computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.
Fellowships Award
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three
criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and
relevance of the proposed research program. The top candidates are
submitted to the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior
experts and Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition
to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account
other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity
and gender balance.
Grants
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship
covering the costs related to their research program: travel;
insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to
seminars; and a books and software allowance.The grant amount to be
awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The
maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.
Fellow's Commitment
Fellows are required to issue two reports, a mid-term report during
the fellowship period and a final report containing the results of the
research. The results of the McNamara fellows research work may be
considered for publication by the World Bank.Fellows are expected to
return to their home countries and resume their academic or research
position upon completion of the fellowship. They are also expected to
mention the McNamara fellowship award in any publication related to
their doctoral research work, including their thesis, and to provide
the Program with a copy of their thesis upon graduation.
Read more:
http://Cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2008/02/robert-s-mcnamara-rsm-fellowships.html
Master scholarship at Chulalongkorn University
The Southeast Asian Studies Program is multidisciplinary and offers
courses in history, arts, culture, economics and political science.
Contemporary issues that cut across disciplines are thus easy to
address and receive particular attention as part of the studies under
the Program. The Program has as an integral part a "Traveling
Classroom" involving a trip to another Southeast Asian country, in
addition to short field trips within Thailand.
Students in the Program come from all over the world, bringing classes
of international environment. Beside Southeast Asians including
Thais, foreign students are Americans, Canadians, Norwegians, Swedes,
Japanese, Irish, Belgians, as well as Indians, Bangladeshis and Sri
Lankans.
The program is a cooperation of the Graduate School and Institute of
Asian Studies of Chulalongkorn University. Faculty members and
researchers of both institutions with reputation of regional and
international stature contribute to the teaching courses offered. In
this sense, Southeast Asian Studies by Southeast Asian point of view
will be expounded. Scholars are also invited to give lectures. Special
talks by world-renowned authority on appropriate topics are frequently
organized. The program is very well backed up by library facilitates
of the university. Students are further facilitated by the Thai
Studies Program at the Faculty of Arts which has long been in
operation. Students in the Program are given the option to choose some
courses from a range of courses in Thai Studies Program. The Program
also works on Asia-Europe student exchange with the International
Institute of Asian Studies at Leiden University in The Netherlands.
Objectives of the WMSEA Fellowship Program
To provide financial support to grantees from Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, and Vietnam to study for the International Master Degree
Program in Southeast Asian Studies at the Faculty of Arts,
Chulalongkorn University. The program is designed to create an
alternative insight and an alternative understanding of the region
from the region's standpoint. This in turn will result in the
development and the strengthening of younger generation of the
region's academic and intellectual community, shaping a better future
of peace and harmony.
Applicant's Qualifications:
* Age: 20 to 35 years old.
* Nationality: Laos, Cambodian, Thai or Vietnamese.
* Residence: permanent resident of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam,
or Thailand, and ready to return home
after graduation.
* Education: Bachelor's degree in any field of study with
good academic records.
* Career: relevant to Southeast Asian Studies.
* Interest: keen in issues concerning Southeast Asia.
Read more:
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Scholarship
MS/PhD scholarships at SEARCA
PhD Research Scholarship
Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship
provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD
students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of
SEARCA.
This scholarship program aims to:
1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources
and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for
their research;
2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually
identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural
development.
Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and
pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university
in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an
approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the
dissertation research.The applicant's research must focus on any of
SEARCA's priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource
management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.
Application Requirements
*
Filled out Application Form (see below);
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Letter of application for the research scholarship;
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Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the
university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
*
Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory
Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
*
Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and
recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
*
Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken
at the PhD level;
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Curriculum vitae;
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Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving
any other research grant from any other institution. If partial
funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the
funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the
research that are covered by the grant; and
*
Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the
research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar
paper presentation.
MS/PhD Scholarships
Its people are Southeast Asia's most potent force for progress. Hence,
agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA's primary goal
since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the "centers of excellence"
established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries
in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related
sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast
Asia.
Two of SEARCA's activities that carry out this mandate are the
Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities
are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).
This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and
aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia's
agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable
development issues.
The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS
and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. Thus,
SEARCA aims to prepare grantees for positions of leadership in
developing economies of SEAMEO member countries.
Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of
scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply,
recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.
Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic
travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and
health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed
to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/workshops.
Discounted Accommodation. Scholars are encouraged to stay at the
SEARCA Residence Hotel (SRH) to meet other graduate students of
different nationalities. Scholars who bring their families with them
can stay in SEARCA apartments, also at subsidized rental fee.
Assistance with Student Visa Processing. The Center takes care of
processing the extension of its scholars' student visas for the
duration of their scholarship.
Computer Purchase Loan. This is given to scholars without interest and
payable to the Center in a specified number of months through
automatic stipend deduction.
In-house and Other Training Courses or Seminars. Scholars may avail of
these training courses upon request, especially in fields related to
their studies. Official functions like the weekly SEARCA Agriculture
and Development Seminar Series are also open to them. They are,
therefore, exposed to exchange of ideas outside their classrooms.
Use of SEARCA Facilities. Facilities open to SEARCA scholars are the
Center's Library and Email Room. Scholars studying at UPLB are given
free SEARCA e-mail accounts and e-mail access.
Participation in Sociocultural Activities. SEARCA scholars are
introduced to the SEARCA family through orientation/welcome party.
Being part of the SEARCA family, they are invited to the Center's
summer outing, sportsfest, anniversary celebration, and Christmas
parties.
Counseling. Scholars who are experiencing academic difficulties and
those with personal problems may seek guidance from the Graduate
Scholarship Department.
Read more:
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