Deadline: 30 September 2015
Chatham House is currently inviting applications for its Academy Asia Senior Fellowship Program 2016. The purpose of academy senior fellowship program is provide an established expert or practitioner with the opportunity to publish, speak at events, expand their personal networks, and further develop an understanding of critical issues in international affairs, which will enable them to contribute to positive change in their home countries and broader region.
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan and South Korea.
Research Topics
Applicants may propose a research project that fits within any of the following topics:
- Global Health and its Role in the Asian Migrant Crisis
- The Impact on Health Service Delivery of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
- Resource Security and China’s Future Development Model
- China’s Role in the Global Forest Sector
- China and the Future of the International Legal Order
- Possibilities for Europe–China Cooperation on International
- Security of Outer Space Systems
- The Future Role of the United States in Asia
What Fellowship Covers?
- Monthly stipend of approximately £3,000
- One return trip to the UK and accommodation in a hotel on arrival (if required)
- Provide a small budget for fieldwork and research-related travel during the fellowship
Eligibility criteria
The applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan or South Korea.
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with an international focus; PhD desirable but not essential.
- Have 8 years of relevant work experience and a strong record of achievements.
- Have a clearly defined area of research or policy interest which falls under one of the research topics.
- Have excellent English writing and presentation skills.
- Show motivation for undertaking the fellowship and for contributing to the candidate’s home country or region, as demonstrated through the post-fellowship plan.
How to Apply
Applicants must:
- Download and complete the application form available on the website.
- Email the application form, together with one published writing sample in English (or an English translation of their own work originally published in another language).
For more information, please visit Chatham house fellowship.
