The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) invites applications for grants under the Professional Exchange Program available during the 2013-2014 academic years (August to June).
The major objective of the grant is to enable mid-career Malaysian professionals in the public or private sectors to broaden their experiences through consultation, internship, participation in seminars, workshops and other professional enrichment programs at relevant organizations in the United States for periods of three to six months. These grants are meant for practitioners rather than scholars; administrators, managers of organizations, association’s services, journalist, and lawyers are encouraged to apply for these grants.
ELIGIBILITY criterion:
Applicants must be/have:
- A Malaysian citizen;
- A master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of the proposed program. For professionals and artists outside academe, recognize professionals standing and substantial professional’s accomplishment is expected;
- A minimum of five years working experience in the related field. Hold a managerial position in a government organization or the private sector and demonstrate a potential for higher responsibilities;
- Proficiency in English appropriate to the proposed lecturing or research project to be carried out in the United States;
- Be willing to share their knowledge of Malaysia with social, civic and other groups while in the United States;
- Sound physical and mental health
In addition applicants should note that the following conditions affecting review and selection of candidates:
- Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age and/ or phyiscal impairment.
- Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States.
- Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture of Malaysia and thereby contribute to understanding between the people of the United State and Malaysia. You should also demonstrate the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life in the United States.
Applicants are requested to note some of the most frequent application problems:
- Lack of an adequate research proposal. This is the single most common weakness of applications and the one that reflects most seriously on the applicant’s prospects for placement. Applicants must have a well-thought-out plan for research that demonstrates knowledge of the field in general, as well as scientific methods for approaching the subject and knowledge of sources of data in the United States
- Selection of a proposed host institution without providing rationale or copies of correspondence or not mentioning any preference for affiliation.
- Lack of knowledge of English or of a plan to acquire a working level of English before beginning the grant.
- Lack of a curriculum vitae and list of publications.
- Proposing visits to numerous institutions.
- Proposing a nonacademic host institution without including a clear justification with sufficient details.
Deadline for applications: September 21, 2012.
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