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  • Next Generation Fellowship in Asian Affairs Program:

-- Sponsor: National Bureau of Asian Research

-- SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for a post-master's degree program designed to cultivate a new generation of Asia affairs specialists committed to and capable of bridging the gap between the best scholarly research and the pressing needs of American foreign policy toward a rapidly changing Asia.

-- Deadline(s): 01/15/2011

-- Web Site: http://www.nbr.org/default.aspx

-- Program URL: http://www.nbr.org/about/nextgenfellowship.aspx

-- OBJECTIVES: The Next Generation Fellowship Program will grant a one-year award to two to four fellows annually. Next Generation fellows will work on research projects and participate in the effective delivery of that research to the policy community. The four major components of the Next Generation Fellowship are: Publication- A signature element of the program is the completion by the fellow of at least one journal-quality article that could be published by either NBR or an outside scholarly journal. Bridging the gap between research and policy- the sponsor believes that writing alone is not adequate to inform policy, the fellow will also participate in NBR’s active outreach toward the policy community in Washington, D.C., through participation in conferences, briefings, and private meetings. Gaining in-depth knowledge of U.S. foreign policymaking- Fellows will engage the policymaking community through association with current and former U.S. government officials on the program’s advisory board, the program orientation, the Leadership Forum, and briefings to policymakers. Guidance and mentoring- The Next Generation fellows will be incorporated directly into NBR’s substantive policy research projects. Responsible to and guided by the relevant project director, the fellows will be embedded in the workings of an organization that expresses in daily practice the high ideals of the fellowship’s goals.

As part of the fellowship, each new class of fellows will participate in an orientation in Washington, D.C., which includes meetings with government officials, members of Congress and their staffs, and senior academics who have themselves successfully bridged the scholarship-policy gap. The Next Generation orientation session immerses the fellows in the program’s vision, allowing them to meet with American political and academic leaders and providing opportunities for them to discuss their research with representatives of their intended audiences. The sponsor conducts advanced research on politics and security, economics and trade, and health and societal issues, with emphasis on those of interest to the United States. Drawing upon an extensive network of the world’s leading specialists and leveraging the latest technology, the sponsor bridges the academic, business, and policy arenas. At any given time, the sponsor directs twenty to thirty major research projects involving 150 scholars at universities and research centers worldwide. Each fellow will be placed on projects that best match his/her qualifications and research interests. Research is organized around three broad topics: politics and security, economics and trade, and societies and health.

-- ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status (by time of application deadline) is required. The applicant must have completed a master's degree by the time the fellowship begins. Individuals who have received their master’s degree diplomas up to twelve months prior to the application deadline may apply to the program. Prospective fellows should apply only for the year that they expect to participate. No deferrals are permitted.

-- FUNDING: The sponsor will grant a one-year award to two to four fellows annually. Each fellow will receive a $32,500 fellowship award (with benefits), as well as a reimbursement for some relocation expenses.


  • Institute of Current World Affairs:

-- No citizenship requirements.

-- Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be under 36 years of age at the time of application. Fellowships do not support work toward academic degrees, research projects, or to write books.

-- Stipend: Award includes paid expenses for travel, living, housing, dependents, and health insurance.

-- Deadline: 1/31/2010 June 2010 selection

-- Program Description: Fellowship program that offers several fellowships to provide individuals with an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of an issue, country or region outside the US for a minimum duration of two years. Fellowships are for self-designed independent study.

-- For More Information: Institute of Current World Affairs, 4545 42nd St. NW, Ste. 311, Washington, DC 20016 / (202) 364-4068 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (202) 364-4068      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (202) 364-4068      end_of_the_skype_highlighting / apply@icwa.org/ http://www.icwa.org


  • The Asia Foundation: Junior Associates Program

-- The Asia Foundation encourages graduate students and recent recipients of advanced degrees to serve as participants in its Junior Associates in Asian Affairs Program. For more information regarding the Spring 2008 Junior Associates Program and a downloadable application, please visit the following page of the Foundation's Web site on the Internet: http://www.asiafoundation.org/About/juniorassociates.html

-- The application deadline for this program is December 10, 2007. Completed applications and supporting documentation must be received at the Foundation's headquarters in San Francisco by the deadline date. Two Junior Associates will be selected from a pool of qualified candidates who have a focus on Asia-related areas; international relations; international development; public administration; public policy; and law, political science, economics, or sociology with work experience in Asia.


  • FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: The Next Generation: Leadership in Asian Affairs

-- The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is pleased to announce the Next Generation Leadership in Asian Affairs Fellowship for 2008-2009, a year-long program that focuses on bridging the gap between scholarship and policymaking. The fellowship is open to recent master's degree recipients and professional degree holders (e.g., MA, MBA, LLM, JD, etc.) and will be based at NBR's headquarters in Seattle. Fellows will collaborate with leading scholars to conduct independent research and share research findings with the policymaking community in Washington, D.C.

-- The Next Generation Leadership program, which is in its third year, is breaking new ground by mentoring and immersing young Asia specialists from a wide variety of fields and interests to bridge the gap between the best scholarly research and the pressing needs of U.S. foreign policy toward a rapidly changing Asia. Each fellow will receive a fellowship award, as well as a stipend for relocation expenses.

-- Application Deadline: January 14, 2008

-- Eligibility: The fellowship is open to recent master's degree recipients and professional degree holders (e.g. MA, MBA, LLM, JD, etc.)

-- Location: Seattle, Washington <http://www.nbr.org/>

-- The application deadline is January 14, 2008. Fellowships begin June 2, 2008 and conclude May 30, 2009. For further information and application materials please visit http://www.nbr.org/NextGeneration.

-- Please contact Aishah Pang, Senior Project Manager, at nextgen@nbr.org or 206-632-7370 for any questions you may have regarding this fellowship.

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