Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Visiting Fellow, Indonesia Studies

The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) invites applications for Visiting Fellowships in
Indonesia Studies.

Preference will be given to candidates who have done or can work on projects associated with one or more
of the following themes:
i) Political, economic, sociological or cultural aspects of the Indonesian elections in 2014.
ii) The social and political dynamics of the palm oil industry at the local level.
iii) Sustainable energy and clean water issues, in terms of their social, political and economic
consequences.
iv) The political and economic role of the Chinese in contemporary Indonesia.
v) The continuing impact of Regional Autonomy on Indonesia’s education system.

Other requirements
· Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree no earlier than 1 August 2008, in any area of the
humanities or social sciences (especially political economy, political science/government, sociology
and anthropology). The successful applicant is expected to start no later than 2 January 2014 and must
have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree at the point of employment.
· Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required, along with good communications, networking
and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities
Depending on the expertise of the candidate, he or she will be conducting one or two projects, one of
which will be related to the 2014 elections. Visiting Fellows are also expected to contribute to ISEAS in
the following ways:
i) Monitor economic, political and/or social cultural trends in Indonesia.
ii) Write for a range of ISEAS publishing outlets such as ISEAS e-publications, Working Papers,
academic journals and books.
iii) Contribute to ISEAS collective research efforts.

Fellowship Benefits
· An all-inclusive and fixed monthly stipend commensurate with qualifications and experience.
· A monthly housing subsidy (applicable to non-Singaporeans only).
· Term of each fellowship is 12 months.

Application
Please submit one original and three copies of a complete application consisting of the following:
i) Cover letter (1 page)
ii) Research Statement (elaborating on what you think are the key questions to be examined in
Indonesia Studies for the next 3-5 years; 300-500 words)
iii) Research Plan (for one or two projects, one of which should be related to the 2014 elections; each
plan should address the research question, methodology and timeline; 3 pages each, double-spaced)
iv) Dissertation abstract and table of contents
v) Curriculum vitae
vi) Official transcript of grades and certified copy of Ph.D. degree (if degree is not in hand at time of
application, a letter is needed from the thesis supervisor stating the expected date of completion)
vii) Two letters of recommendation (sealed and signed; original copy only)

Please send application package by 31 October 2013 to:
Ms Li Shufen
Secretary to Deputy Director
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)