Call for application

 

The following programmes are open for applications:

 

Durham International Fellowships for Research and Enterprise offered by Durham University, UK

 

Durham University (Durham), UK is inviting applications to the Durham International Fellowships for Research and Enterprise which support research collaborations with Durham academics. The fellowships aim to build international networks of scholars with a common passion for today’s most important research challenges.

 

Details of the Senior Research Fellowships are as follows:

 

TARGET APPLICANTS

(1)  Senior Research Fellowships:

Established researchers for scholarship and research leadership.

 

(2)  Policy and Enterprise Fellowships:

Established researchers for influencing public policy or professional practice, innovation, or practical application of research and scholarship.

 

PROVISION

• Economy return airfare.
• Honorarium of GBP3,000 for 3 months.
• Accommodation.
• Meals will be provided during term-time.

 

PERIOD

6 weeks to 6 months between Oct 2018–Sep 2019.

 

APPLICATION

Submit the application by email to Mr. Simon Litchfield. For  details, please refer to the scheme guidelines.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

5 January 2018

 

For enquiries, please contact Mr. Simon Litchfield. Applicants are advised to submit a copy of their applications to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Ms. Alice Leong) for necessary follow-up.

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Brown International Advanced Research Institutes

 

Brown University (Brown) is inviting applications to the Brown International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI) to be held during 2-16 June 2018. Successful applicants will be covered the full cost of tuition, air travel, meals, and university housing for the duration of the programme.

 

PROGRAMME DETAILS

BIARI is a two-week residential programme that provides a platform for outstanding early-career scholars and practitioners from around the world to address pressing global issues through high-level intellectual collaborations across traditional academic boundaries.

 

In 2018, BIARI will host three themed-institutes which consist of lectures, seminars and workshops led by distinguished faculty. The three institutes include:

1.  Forced Population Displacements and the Making of the Modern World

2.  Governance and Development in the Age of Globalisation

3.  Social Entrepreneurship within Health and Humanitarian Innovation

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applications are invited from early-career scholars and practitioners working in fields related to the themes of the institutes.
2.  Applicants from an academic background are usually within seven years of having finished their PhD or professional degree
3. Practitioners with 4 to 10 years’ experience in their professional field are welcome to apply.

 

APPLICATION

Application is now open till 10 January 2018. Applicants are required to apply online and send a copy of their applications to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Ms. Olivia Kwok) for necessary follow-up.

 

To learn more about BIARI and the application procedures, please refer to the programme website.

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McDonnell International Scholars Academy Scholarship Programme

 

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), USA, is inviting applications to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy (McDonnell Academy) for admission in 2018–19. The McDonnell Academy is a scholarship programme for graduates of its partner universities, including CUHK. It aims to attract talented international students for advanced educational experiences, and provides a means for the University to learn more about the global community. Application for the 2018–19 academic year is now open till 15 January 2018 (internal deadline).

 

TERMS OF AWARD

1. Full tuition for study in a doctoral or master’s degree programme at WUSTL (please refer to the webpage for a list of the programmes).
2. A 12-month living stipend each year. This stipend is set at US$28,000 for the year beginning 16 August 2018.
3. A one-time travel allowance of up to US$1,500 for travel to St. Louis.
4. An annual travel allowance of up to US$2,000 for a trip to the Scholar’s alma mater, i.e. CUHK.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be graduates of CUHK (either undergraduate or postgraduate) and must be admitted to one of a select group of full-time doctoral or master’s degree programmes at WUSTL.

 

Application to the McDonnell Academy is separate from, and in addition to an application to a doctoral or master’s degree programme at WUSTL. Applicants are advised to observe the different application requirements and deadlines on the individual programme websites.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Applicants are required to submit their applications online with a 1,000-word essay, a letter of recommendation and a short video. For the specific requirements of the application materials, please refer to the programme website. Applicants should forward a copy of their applications to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Ms. Alice Leong) by 15 January 2018 (Monday) for necessary follow-up.

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48th St. Gallen Symposium and St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award

 

The 48th St. Gallen Symposium will be held from 2-4 May 2018 at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, focusing on the topic ‘Beyond the end of work’ to examine the implications of artificial intelligence on the workforce. The St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award is the world’s most prestigious essay competition of its kind, allowing the extraordinary opportunity to share one’s voice and opinion with some of the world’s most influential leaders and decision makers at the St. Gallen Symposium.

 

If you would like to present your ideas to world leaders such as Dominic Barton, McKinsey & Company; Niall Ferguson, Harvard University; Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia; Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund; or Jack Ma, Alibaba, seize the opportunity and qualify as one of 200 ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ for the 48th St. Gallen Symposium by competing for the 30th St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award 2018 through an essay on how one will augment oneself to stay economically relevant in the face of rapid progress of artificial intelligence technology. The award includes the following highlights:

 

• A prize money of CHF 30,000 shared by the three winners
• Expenses for travel, board and lodging covered, travel service provided
• Join the debate with 600 top global leaders and decision makers
• Share your thoughts, ideas and visions with the global elite
• Meet 200 of the world’s brightest young minds
• Small and intimate gatherings with world leaders, exclusively for the Leaders of Tomorrow
• Broad media coverage
• Become a member of a truly unique and strong global community

 

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

 

• Enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate program (master level or higher) in any field of study
• Born in 1988 or later

 

The submission deadline for the competition is 1 February 2018.

 

For further information on the Symposium, please refer to www.symposium.org. Interested parties may also follow St. Gallen on www.facebook.com/StGallenSymposium and www.youtube.com/user/StGallenSymposium.

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Non-EU Teaching Mobility Program at the University of Vienna 2018-19

 

The University of Vienna, Austria is inviting applications to the Non-EU Teaching Mobility Program 2018-19 which supports short-term teaching visits by faculty members of partner universities outside Europe.

 

PROGRAMME DETAILS

• The minimum duration of the course is three weeks while the maximum is 90 days.
• The teaching assignment comprises a blocked course of 30 in-class contact hours.
• The language of instruction is English.
• Invited candidates receive a work contract with the University of Vienna for up to 90 days. Travel expenses are reimbursed up to € 2,000 upon providing settled invoices.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Applicants have to get in contact with a faculty member in their specific academic field of the University of Vienna for support.
• The proposed blocked course should fit into at least one of the degree programs of the University of Vienna and complement existing courses.

 

APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted with the following documents by email (one pdf file) to staffmobility@univie.ac.at:

 

• Application form (Please click here to download)
• CV
• List of publications
• Syllabus of the proposed course
• Letter of endorsement by at least one directorate of studies of the University of Vienna
• Letter of support by the home university detailing the teaching experience of the applicant

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• 1 February 2018 (for courses planned between October 2018 and January 2019)
• 1 July 2018 (for courses planned between March and June 2019)

 

For more information, please visit here or contact Mrs. Brigitta Moravec / Mr. Maximilian Kudler of the International Office of the University of Vienna. Applicants are advised to send a copy of their application to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Ms. Phoebe Tsang) for necessary follow-up.

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Essex International Visiting Fellowships offered by University of Essex, UK

 

The University of Essex (Essex), UK is inviting applications to the Essex International Visiting Fellowships which provide funding support for visits to Essex. The programme aims to provide a platform for international academics to work with Essex academics on a research project or publication.

 

PROVISION

Return economy airfare, self-catering accommodation and a contribution of GBP100 for subsistence per week.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to researchers based outside the UK who have a sustained track record of significant output, as demonstrated in peer-reviewed literature, and a strong commitment to quality research outputs.
• Applications must be supported by a senior Essex academic.
• PhD students and post-doctoral students are not eligible for the scheme.

 

PROGRAMME OPTIONS

The programme offers two options: