FULBRIGHT ASEAN VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2008-09     

For: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore


The Fulbright Program is pleased to announce a new opportunity for Fulbright Visiting Scholars, The Fulbright ASEAN Visiting Scholars Program. The purpose of this new initiative is to provide opportunities for travel to the United States for scholarly and professional research on issues central to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. The program is open to university faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professional staff of think tanks and other NGOs in ASEAN member nations.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
For 2008-09, the inaugural year of the program, applications will be invited from interested individuals in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

ELIGIBILITY
University faculty, foreign ministry and government officials, and professionals in think tanks and other NGOs whose work focuses on ASEAN-U.S. issues are eligible to apply. Fields of inquiry may include economics, political economy, foreign policy, international relations, and history, including such relevant sub-specialties as security, trade, and cultural issues directly related to the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. Applicants will be expected to have a significant record of scholarly or professional accomplishment; they must be citizens of their countries; and they must be proficient in English. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who have not had recent and substantial experience in the United States.

PROJECTS
Proposals should be carefully developed projects that will deepen the applicant’s understanding of one or more aspects of the ASEAN-U.S. relationship. While it is expected that the majority of time will be spent in research, grantees are also encouraged to expand and develop their network of professional contacts so that professional relationships established during the grantee’s time in the U.S. can be sustained after the formal grant period has ended. In addition, grantees will be encouraged to seek opportunities to voice the Southeast Asian perspective during their time in the U.S. through guest lectures, seminars, or participation in academic or professional conferences. All applicants are urged to explore possible affiliations with U.S. institutions, including universities, think tanks and research institutes, in advance of submitting their formal applications. Letters of invitation will enable program organizers to make the most suitable affiliations.

DURATION OF AWARD
Award periods are flexible and should be congruent with the needs of the project. The minimum period for an award is two (2) months, the maximum period six (6) months.

AWARD TERMS
Grants will provide a monthly stipend for grantees, together with round-trip air travel, and a book and incidental allowance. A small travel allowance for travel within the U.S. will also be available. A small additional sum will be available for one dependent for grant periods of three months or more.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidate should complete the 2008-2009 Application for the Fulbright Scholar Program which could be requested from AMINEF by mail or in person at the following address: AMINEF, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th Floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4, Jakarta 10720. Soft copy of the application can also be requested by sending an e-mail to infofulbright@aminef.or.id

APPLICATIONS
Applications are to be submitted to the American Indonesian Exchange Program (AMINEF). Applications for this program will be evaluated by a peer review panel in accordance with normal Fulbright standards that are competitive, merit-based, open and transparent. Final selections will be made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 30, 2007. We do not accept e-mail application. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id