Visiting Fellowships in Malaysia Studies
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Singapore |
Position: | Visiting Scholar |
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (formerly Institute of Southeast Asian Studies) invites applications for Visiting Fellowships in its Malaysia Studies Programme.
Preference will be given to candidates who have done or can work on projects associated with one or more of the following themes:
i) Ethnicity and Identity Politics in Malaysia. (This may include Islamization’s impact on ethnic relations in East Malaysia.)
ii) Urbanization and socio-political change in Malaysia
iii) Migration, education and socio-economic mobility in Malaysia. (More specific topics can include the growth of the middle class or urban underclass, bumiputera minorities, and inter-generational mobility, among others.)
iv) State-Business Relations in Malaysia.
v) Devolution and Federalism in Malaysia. (This may include state-federal relations in East Malaysia.)
Other requirements
• Applicants must have received their Ph.D. degree in any area of the humanities or social sciences (especially economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, geography and urban studies). Successful applicants are expected to start no later than 2 January 2017 and must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree at the point of employment.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is preferred, along with good communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
Depending on the expertise of the candidate, he or she will be conducting one or two projects related to the themes listed above. Visiting Fellows are also expected to contribute to ISEAS in the following ways:
i) Monitor economic, political and/or social cultural trends in Southeast Asia.
ii) Write for a range of ISEAS publishing outlets such as 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).
• The fellowship term varies between 2 months and one year, with possible extension.
Application
Please submit one original and one copy of a complete application consisting of the following:
i) Cover letter (1 page)
ii) Research Statement (elaborating on what you think the key questions to be examined in your research topic are; 300-500 words)
iii) Research Plan (for one or two projects; each plan should address the research question, methodology and timeline; 3 pages each, double-spaced)
iv) Curriculum vitae
v) Two letters of recommendation (sealed and signed; original copy only)
Enquiries: Please contact Mr ANG Swee Loh (sweeloh@iseas.edu.sg).
Please send application package by 30 April 2016 to:
Mr Ang Swee Loh
Deputy Head of Administration
ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614
Contact: |
Mr Ang Swee Loh Email: sweeloh@iseas.edu.sg |
Website: | http://www.iseas.edu.sg |
Primary Category: | Southeast Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 02/02/2016 |
Closing Date | 04/30/2016 |