South Asia Fellowship Program Fall 2010

South Asia Fellowship Program Fall 2010
East-West Center in Washington

The East-West Center (EWC) is accepting applications from scholars and analysts who wish to undertake policy-relevant research and writing in one of the following areas: 1. International relations in South Asia; 2. Political change in South Asia; and 3. U.S.-South Asia relations.

Funded by the East-West Center, the fellowship finances a three-month residence at the East-West Center in Washington. While in residence in Washington, D.C., the fellows will complete an article or monograph to be considered for publication, such as the East-West Center’s Asia Pacific Bulletin series or Asia Pacific Issues series. The first full draft of the manuscript should be completed before the end of the residency period. Fellows will also give a public presentation on their topic. Up to one fellowship will be awarded.

The fellowship will include a monthly stipend of US$2,500 to $4,500 (dependent upon experience) while in residence at EWC in Washington and round trip economy airfare to Washington, D.C. Residency at the Center will start in September 2010. Additionally, at the discretion of the Director, a small grant to cover field research, in Asia only, may be available. Fieldwork in the region must be completed prior to residence at the East-West Center in Washington.

Applicants with or without a Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants without a Ph.D. will be considered based on their relevant professional experience. Applicants must be nationals of a country within the scope of their Fellowship or the United States and eligible to receive a fellowship stipend. Successful applications will include a completed fellowship application form, cover letter, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a policy-relevant research proposal of ten pages (double spaced). The proposal should discuss the policy problem or issue to be examined, tentative hypothesis and arguments, a review and short bibliography of the relevant literature, plans for fieldwork (if any), and project time frame. If field research funds are sought, please briefly explain why and how they are to be used. All materials must be received by October 15, 2009, at:

South Asia Fellowship Program
East-West Center in Washington
1819 L St., N.W., 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-3866

Applicants will be notified of selection decisions on or before December 20, 2009.

Download the application form to apply. Application materials, including reference letters, can be sent to washington@eastwestcenter.org. Reference letters can be sent via email or post, by the writer or applicant. To send large files, or if you have trouble emailing files, use this link: upload files.

For more information please email: washington@eastwestcenter.org

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Northeast Asia Fellowship Program Fall 2010

Northeast Asia Fellowship Program Fall 2010
East-West Center in Washington

The East-West Center (EWC) is accepting applications from scholars and analysts who wish to undertake policy-relevant research and writing in one of the following areas: 1. International relations in Northeast Asia; 2. Political change in Northeast Asia; and 3. U.S.-Northeast Asia relations.

Funded by the East-West Center, the fellowship finances a three-month residence at the East-West Center in Washington. While in residence in Washington, D.C., the fellows will complete an article or monograph to be considered for publication, such as the East-West Center’s Asia Pacific Bulletin series or Asia Pacific Issues series. The first full draft of the manuscript should be completed before the end of the residency period. Fellows will also give a public presentation on their topic. Up to one fellowship will be awarded.

The fellowship will include a monthly stipend of US$2,500 to $4,500 (dependent upon experience) while in residence at EWC in Washington and round trip economy airfare to Washington, D.C. Residency at the Center will start in September 2010. Additionally, at the discretion of the Director, a small grant to cover field research, in Asia only, may be available. Fieldwork in the region must be completed prior to residence at the East-West Center in Washington.

Applicants with or without a Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants without a Ph.D. will be considered based on their relevant professional experience. Applicants must be nationals of a country within the scope of their Fellowship or the United States and eligible to receive a fellowship stipend. Successful applications will include a completed fellowship application form, cover letter, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a policy-relevant research proposal of ten pages (double spaced). The proposal should discuss the policy problem or issue to be examined, tentative hypothesis and arguments, a review and short bibliography of the relevant literature, plans for fieldwork (if any), and project time frame. If field research funds are sought, please briefly explain why and how they are to be used. All materials must be received by October 15, 2009, at:

Northeast Asia Fellowship Program
East-West Center in Washington
1819 L St., N.W., 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036-3866

Applicants will be notified of selection decisions on or before December 20, 2009.

Download the application form to apply. Application materials, including reference letters, can be sent to washington@eastwestcenter.org. Reference letters can be sent via email or post, by the writer or applicant. To send large files, or if you have trouble emailing files, use this link: upload files.

For more information please email: washington@eastwestcenter.org

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NYU Abu Dhabi Undergraduate Admissions

In our endeavor to create a truly diverse and globally engaged student body for our inaugural class of 2010, NYU Abu Dhabi is looking for students from all backgrounds and from around the world. Additionally, we are seeking students who will fit comfortably at the very top of the world's talent pool. Students will study side by side with the heads of state, Nobel laureates, Tony Award winners, and business leaders of tomorrow. The combination of an international, high-caliber student body engaging in a rigorous curriculum taught by distinguished professors is a truly unique environment that NYU Abu Dhabi will provide.

A consistent record of high achievement -strong grades through all your years of high school- is the ideal. But we also want to see that you have made the most of the opportunities available to you at your high school, whether in the classroom, on stage, or in the fine arts studio. We recognize that not all students will have access to the traditional indicators used to measure excellence. Therefore, the minimum admissions requirements will be a candidate's high school record to date and letters of recommendation. However, we are open to accepting anything that demonstrates your successes and achievements. The key criterion that will be used in judging your candidacy will be your ability to marshal evidence, in whatever form you choose, that you belong as part of this highly selective group of NYU Abu Dhabi Scholars - that you have the extraordinary talent, intellectual passion, creative spirit, and dedication to shaping a better world.

Please let us know of your interest in NYU Abu Dhabi by joining our mailing list. We will then be able to keep you fully informed on every aspect of the admissions process through publications and emails, and let you know when new information is available on our Web site.

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