11. THE ROYAL SOCIETY EXCHANGES WITH SOUTH EAST ASIA. The Royal Society's International Programme provides grants for scientific research visits to and from the UK (ie, from Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia and Laos; see above for Royal Society Malaysian Fellowship). Overseas scientists (including archaeologists of postdoctoral or equivalent status) apply through the Society's partner organisations where formal exchange arrangements exist, or the UK host may apply for grants for visiting colleagues. Grants are for individuals and the main criteria are the quality of the individual and proposed scientific research.

Types of awards:
Study Visit grants are short-term visits generally between two weeks and three months, the key objectives being to enhance the research capabilities of individual scientists, develop international collaborative links, and enable pariticipation in international programmes. Fellowship grants are aimed at young, postdoctoral scientists to enable them to spend a significant period of research in the partner country in order to enhance their research capabilities, and establish links which may form the basis of future collaboration. Fellowships are for six to twelve months' duration. In general, the Society pays for subsistence, scientific travel within the UK and consumables.

For further information and application, contact: The Royal Society, International Exchanges Section, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG;
Telephone: 171 839 5561,
e-mail: china&southeastasia@royalsoc.ac.uk
web site: www.royalsoc.ac.uk.

Scientists from the Philippines or Thailand (or Malaysia, see above) can apply to the following relevant organisation or their UK hosts can apply directly to the Royal Society on their behalf:
International Department, National Academy of Science & Technology of the Philippines, NSTA Administration Building, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines; Telephone: 632 837-3172.
National Research Council of Thailand, 196 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand; Telephone 66 561 3049.

12. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL.Vietnam Dissertation Field Research Fellowships. Dissertation fellowships of up to $15,000 a year are available to support research in Vietnam for periods between 12 and 24 months. Eligibility: Graduate students enrolled full-time in Ph.D. programs in any of the social sciences or humanities at accredited universities in the U.S. or Canada are eligible. Awards are subject to proof of completion of all departmental requirements other than the dissertation. There are no citizenship restrictions.
Contact: Social Science Research Council, 810 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 USA.
Phone: 212.377.2700,
fax: 212 377.2727,
web: www.ssrc.org/levels.htm

13. WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH. Developing Countries Training Fellowships. Developing Countries Training Fellowships. The fellowships are intended for scholars and advanced students from developing countries seeking additional training in anthropology, to enhance their skills or to expand or develop their areas of expertise. Candidates may pursue either a course of study leading to a doctoral degree or a specific postdoctoral non-degree plan for obtaining advanced training, in any qualified institution in the world where appropriate training is available. Support is not normally provided for master's studies. Applications from students who have already had extensive training abroad will receive lower priority.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate

1. the unavailability of such training in their Home Country,

2. their provisional acceptance by a Host Institution that will provide such training, and

3. their intention to return and work in the Home Country upon completion of their training.

The applicant must have a Home Sponsor who is a member of the institution with which he/she is affiliated in the Home Country and a Host Sponsor who is a member of the institution in which the candidate plans to pursue training. The Host Sponsor must be willing to assume responsibility for overseeing the candidate's training. Because the fellowship is intended as a partnership with the Host Institution in providing the fellow's training, it is expected that candidates will also be offered support by the institution.

Amount and Duration of Awards: Awards are made for amounts up to $12,500 per year, for periods from six months to three years.
Budgetary Guidelines: Developing Countries Training Fellowships may be used to cover travel, living expenses, tuition, student fees, insurance, books, and any other relevant categories of expenditure. Aid is not provided for salary and/or fringe benefits of applicant, family expenses, or institutional overhead.
Application Information: Inquiries should be made by means of a one-page Summary Statement of Purpose.

The statement should briefly describe the following:

1. scholarly goals;

2. proposed training plan to be undertaken;

3. institutional affiliation at home and at intended institution abroad;

4. Host Sponsor at intended institution abroad;

5. beginning date and estimated duration of training;

6. estimated budget for studies/training;

7. other sources of aid;

8. prospects for employment and research upon return to Home Country.

Please also include a copy of curriculum vitae or brief biography. If a candidate is considered eligible, application materials will be sent.
Deadline: Application should be initiated at least nine months in advance of the anticipated starting date of training.
Address: Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc. 220 Fifth Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001-7708 USA.
Web site: www.wennergren.org
Phone: (212) 683-5000

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