Deadline- 1 January 2013
Countries/Region- Singapore
Research Fellowship Grant 2013–14 applications are invited by The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Peranakan material culture,Christianity in Asia (up to 1800), Areas related to the museum’s collections in general, including Buddhist studies.
The research fellowships support in-depth original study and writing on specialised aspects of Asian culture. Applications will be screened by a committee of curators and scholars.The geographical areas of research should be Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, or the Islamic world.
Criteria-
The research proposal should be no more than 2,000 words. It should clearly outline the area of study and justify how the proposal is relevant to the field, the ACM, and the researcher’s own work. If this proposal is part of a larger project or a collaborative work with another scholar or institution, this should be explained in the application.
Eligibility–
Applicants should have a PhD or be in the final stages of their dissertation. In addition, applicants with equivalent research qualifications and experience will be considered. Applicants should have completed the bulk of their field work on their proposed project, and be able to write and present papers in English.
Stipend
The monthly stipend is S$5,000. Overseas researchers are offered a one-time grant of S$3,000 as a relocation allowance.
Tenure-
The standard duration of the fellowship is nine months (academic year). Candidates may also apply for a period of one semester (four months) or periods as short as one month. In exceptional cases the fellowship may be extended for a second academic year.
The start and finish of the award period is flexible, though successful candidates are expected to commence their fellowships within 2013.
How to Apply?
- Electronic applications should be submitted to email Id provided in website. Attachments should not exceed 10MB.
- The application package should include:
- Completed application form
- Research proposal
- Proof of completion of a doctoral degree (if a PhD candidate, proof of completion of the more important degree)
- Recommendations from two referees in support of the application and research proposal. Referee should state how long and in what capacity he/she has known the applicant and evaluate the scholarly merit of the proposed research project, as well as the applicant’s research potential. Referees can also send the letters directly to given Email Id.
- A writing sample or copy of a chapter of the dissertation in English.
- Candidates will receive email acknowledgements of the receipt of their applications. They will be informed of the results by early February 2013.
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