FELLOWSHIPS

7. THE BRITISH COUNCIL, MALAYSIA. THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER'S CHEVENING AWARDS. This competitive scholarship scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British government to provide an opportunity to outstanding young Malaysians, from a variety of fields, to further their studies in Britain.
The scheme is part of the global programme of British Chevening Scholarships. The scheme in Malaysia comprises over forty awards annually and is divided up to offer a diverse programme of academic scholarships and specialist fellowships in order to maximise opportunity for people with a variety of backgrounds, at different points in their careers. The British High Commissioner's Chevening Awards provides scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at universities in Britain. The majority of awards are given at postgraduate level and cover the university tuition fee, living expenses and a return airfare. The undergraduate awards cover the university tuition fee only. Awards can be given for a maximum of three academic years. Recruitment is normally open in September and October of the year before courses commence.
Please contact: Scholarships and Training Section, The British Council, Jalan Bukit Aman, PO Box 10539, 50916 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Phone: +60 3 298 7555,
Fax: +60 3 293 7214,
E-mail: scholarships@britcoun.org.my,
Web site: www.britcoun.org.my/index.htm

8. ROYAL SOCIETY MALAYSIAN FELLOWSHIP. One Fellowship is offered annually to an academic or researcher in the fields of natural, agricultural and mathematical sciences, engineering, non-clinical medical research and the scientific research aspects of psychology, archaeology, geography and the history of science. Nominations for the award are sought from the universities and institutions with a significant research track record in the above fields. The Fellowship is tenable for between three to twelve months and is intended to enable senior Malaysian staff to undertake research at institutions in Britain. The Fellowship provides for an economy class return ticket, a monthly stipend and for the paymet of any bench fees or attachment fees which may be charged by the host institution in Britain. For details see contact info above.

9. THE BRITISH COUNCIL, THAILAND. BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS. A number of scholarships are available for study in the UK for one year diploma or Master's degrees in various fields under the Chevening scheme. In addition to awards funded in full by the British Government, a number of awards are jointly funded by British companies in Thailand. Invitations for applications are issues in mid year and shortlisted candidates are interviewed at the British mbassy by February each year for scholarships commencing in September/October.
For further details contact: The British Council, Education Development Manager.
Telephone: (66 2) 611 6830-39, # 300,
Fax: (66 2) 253 5312 (attn. Education Development Manager),
E-mail: David.Alderdice@britcoun.or.th
Web site: www.britcoun.or.th/thache.htm

10. THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES located in Leiden, Netherlands accommodates post-doctoral researchers in Asian Studies in a variety of categories. Sponsorship of these fellowships contributes to the Institute's aim of augmenting existing expertise in Asian Studies and of bolstering the exploration of unde rdeveloped fields of Asian Studies in the Netherlands. Dutch and foreign specialists alike are eligible for both collaborative and individual research positions.

The IIAS distinguishes between several categories of fellows including:

  1. research fellows (post PhD since <5 years) including individual fellows and those attached to an IIAS programme

  2. senior visiting fellows (post-PhD, no age limit). The IIAS offers senior scholars the possibility to engage in research work in the Netherlands. The period can vary from 1 to 3 months.

  3. professorial fellows. The IIAS assists in mediating between universities in the Netherlands and Research Institutes in Asia, inviting established scholars (minimum requirement: assistant professor level) to share their expertise with Dutch scholars, by being affiliated to Dutch universities for a period of one to two years.

  4. visiting exchange fellows

  5. affiliated fellows (post-PhD level). The IIAS can offer office facilities to fellows who have found their own financial support and who would like to do research in the Netherlands for a particular period.

  6. ESF fellows

More detailed information can be obtained via the IIAS secretariat: 071 - 527.22.27. As it is one of the policies of the IIAS to stimulate (inter)national exchange, we will gladly mediate in establishing contacts and availability in delivering lectures, organizing seminars, etc. Also see their web site at http://iias.leidenuniv.nl/

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