Description
The positions are intended for outstanding active researchers from around the world, to work on an important piece of research in the social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. Up to three months of a 12-month fellowship may be spent conducting fieldwork in the Asian region.
A majority of the positions will be allocated to the more specific areas listed below. However some will be reserved for outstanding projects in any area outside of those listed. Applicants should mention which category they are applying to or if none, indicate “open category”. Applications which link more than one field are also welcome.
(Senior) Scholarship Research Fellowships
The positions are intended for outstanding active researchers from around the world, to work on an important piece of research in the social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. Up to three months of a 12-month fellowship may be spent conducting fieldwork in the Asian region.
A majority of the positions will be allocated to the more specific areas listed below. However some will be reserved for outstanding projects in any area outside of those listed. Applicants should mention which category they are applying to or if none, indicate “open category”. Applications which link more than one field are also welcome.
(Senior) Scholarship Research Fellowships
- The appointment will be tenable for a period of two years at the first instance, with the possibility of extension for another term of two years (ie. up to a total of a four-year term). Interested applicants should have at least a PhD with a few years of postdoctoral research experience.
- The fellowship comes with a competitive remuneration and benefits package, depending on seniority.
- Support for research and fieldwork, and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
One-Year Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships
- The appointment will have a normative tenure of one year, though shorter periods may be negotiated. Interested applicants should have at least a PhD with a few years of postdoctoral research experience.
- This fellowship comes with a monthly honorarium of S$2,250, plus complimentary university housing and travel assistance.
- Limited support for research and fieldwork, and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
Postdoctoral Scholarship Fellowships
- Contract is tenable for a period of one year in the first instance with a possibility of extension to two years.
- An all-inclusive and a fixed monthly salary of S$5,000 and a monthly housing allowance of S$500 will be provided (applicable to non-Singaporeans only).
- Support for research and fieldwork, and conference attendance (on application and subject to approval).
- Candidates must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD within the last 2 years. If you are a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may also apply provided that you are confirmed for graduation between June/July 2013 or December 2013/January 2014. A letter from your university will be required to confirm your graduation before your proposed start date.
Application Procedure
Please submit the following documents:
- Scholarship Application form (please click here to download the application form;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Synopsis of the proposed research project (no restriction on the number of pages);
- At least one sample of published work;
- Ensure that a minimum of three letters of reference are sent to us in confidence via email reporting on the applicant’s academic standing and on the applicant’s research project by 24 August 2012.
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