Overview
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore invites scholars specialising in Buddhist art or Indian Trade Textiles to apply for a 12-month research fellowship. The applications will be screened by a committee of eminent scholars and will be administered by the Research and Publication Unit (RPU) of ACM.
The research fellowships were first offered in 2009. They are planned to generate in-depth study, documentation and thought leading publications on specialised aspects of Asian cultures. This is in line with the aim of the ACM to be a centre of research in Asian cultures and arts. Since its opening at the Empress Place in 2003, the ACM has established a reputation in the international museum arena for its excellent gallery displays and exhibitions. The ACM is undertaking to develop its research potential in the field of Asian archaeology, art history and material culture, so as to become the regional hub synonymous with excellent research projects and publications in the field.
Guidelines for Award
Research foci for 2010‐11
The ACM invites scholars to apply for a one year fellowship based on their work in the area of Buddhist Art and Indian Trade Tetiles. The grants will be awarded to two scholars who can contribute to ACM’s publications, conferences and research projects and investigate a new area in a related field. The ACM reserves the right not to award fellowships unless there are candidates of merit.
The geographical scope of the research should be in the areas of Southeast, South, East and West Asia or the Islamic world. The focus of research may be anthropological, art historical, archaeological, artistic or theoretical. Research related to the collections at the ACM would be an advantage.
Eligibility
Applicants should have completed their field work. They should either be in the process of finalising their dissertations or have completed their PhDs. The topic of investigation that aligns with the research focus or the collection focus of the ACM would be an advantage.
Stipend
A stipend of $3,500 per month will be provided to the fellows. For overseas scholars, cost of relocation and airfare will be capped at a total of $3,000 as one off payment.
Research fellows are held liable for local taxes according to tax regulations in Singapore. Please refer to the FAQ section on page 6 for more information.
Award Period
The award period for the 2010-11 fellowships will commence from June 2010 through May 2011. The ACM research fellowship grant may not be deferred. However the award period is subjected to the successful application of relevant employment permits and medical test as require.
Duties of the Research Fellow
Research fellows are required to spend 75% of their time in the ACM premises, unless they are traveling for documentation or reference work within Singapore or abroad.
Research fellows are required to submit a report and publication worthy articles, chapters or book by the end of the fellowship period. This paper/chapters or book will be copyrighted to the ACM and ACM reserves the right to repackage the material in its own publications. The material produced may be used by the ACM in print form physically, online or digitally. Any footage or images taken during the research period will also be copyrighted to the ACM. When published by the author, these images or footage must be duly acknowledged to the ACM.
Research fellows will share their research findings through public seminars and monthly progress reports.
At the end of the fellowship period, research fellows will produce a detailed report of findings, methodologies and challenges and present this to the management of the ACM. They will prepare reports with detailed findings that can be deposited at the ACM’s resource library.
They will also help with organising the RPU annual conference and any other duty related to the unit by the Deputy Director of PU.
Compliance with the above criteria will be monitored and failure to comply will lead to termination of the fellowship.
How to apply
The hard copy application package is to be submitted via mail to
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress Place
Singapore 179555
Singapore
Attn: Assistant Manager, Research and Publication Unit (RPU)
The soft copy application package should include:
A.The application form
B.Research proposal
C.Two referees’ recommendations in support of the application and research proposal. Referee should state in the letters how long and in what capacity he/she has known the applicant, evaluate the scholarly merit of the proposed research project as well as the applicant’s research potential and character. Letters of recommendation should preferably bear the letterhead of the institution the referee is affiliated to.
The soft copy application package is to be submitted to nhb_acm_rpu@nhb.gov.sg.
Applications close 15 February 2010. Please click here for more details on the research fellowship.
For enquires, please contact us at nhb_acm_rpu@nhb.gov.sg
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore invites scholars specialising in Buddhist art or Indian Trade Textiles to apply for a 12-month research fellowship. The applications will be screened by a committee of eminent scholars and will be administered by the Research and Publication Unit (RPU) of ACM.
The research fellowships were first offered in 2009. They are planned to generate in-depth study, documentation and thought leading publications on specialised aspects of Asian cultures. This is in line with the aim of the ACM to be a centre of research in Asian cultures and arts. Since its opening at the Empress Place in 2003, the ACM has established a reputation in the international museum arena for its excellent gallery displays and exhibitions. The ACM is undertaking to develop its research potential in the field of Asian archaeology, art history and material culture, so as to become the regional hub synonymous with excellent research projects and publications in the field.
Guidelines for Award
Research foci for 2010‐11
The ACM invites scholars to apply for a one year fellowship based on their work in the area of Buddhist Art and Indian Trade Tetiles. The grants will be awarded to two scholars who can contribute to ACM’s publications, conferences and research projects and investigate a new area in a related field. The ACM reserves the right not to award fellowships unless there are candidates of merit.
The geographical scope of the research should be in the areas of Southeast, South, East and West Asia or the Islamic world. The focus of research may be anthropological, art historical, archaeological, artistic or theoretical. Research related to the collections at the ACM would be an advantage.
Eligibility
Applicants should have completed their field work. They should either be in the process of finalising their dissertations or have completed their PhDs. The topic of investigation that aligns with the research focus or the collection focus of the ACM would be an advantage.
Stipend
A stipend of $3,500 per month will be provided to the fellows. For overseas scholars, cost of relocation and airfare will be capped at a total of $3,000 as one off payment.
Research fellows are held liable for local taxes according to tax regulations in Singapore. Please refer to the FAQ section on page 6 for more information.
Award Period
The award period for the 2010-11 fellowships will commence from June 2010 through May 2011. The ACM research fellowship grant may not be deferred. However the award period is subjected to the successful application of relevant employment permits and medical test as require.
Duties of the Research Fellow
Research fellows are required to spend 75% of their time in the ACM premises, unless they are traveling for documentation or reference work within Singapore or abroad.
Research fellows are required to submit a report and publication worthy articles, chapters or book by the end of the fellowship period. This paper/chapters or book will be copyrighted to the ACM and ACM reserves the right to repackage the material in its own publications. The material produced may be used by the ACM in print form physically, online or digitally. Any footage or images taken during the research period will also be copyrighted to the ACM. When published by the author, these images or footage must be duly acknowledged to the ACM.
Research fellows will share their research findings through public seminars and monthly progress reports.
At the end of the fellowship period, research fellows will produce a detailed report of findings, methodologies and challenges and present this to the management of the ACM. They will prepare reports with detailed findings that can be deposited at the ACM’s resource library.
They will also help with organising the RPU annual conference and any other duty related to the unit by the Deputy Director of PU.
Compliance with the above criteria will be monitored and failure to comply will lead to termination of the fellowship.
How to apply
The hard copy application package is to be submitted via mail to
Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress Place
Singapore 179555
Singapore
Attn: Assistant Manager, Research and Publication Unit (RPU)
The soft copy application package should include:
A.The application form
B.Research proposal
C.Two referees’ recommendations in support of the application and research proposal. Referee should state in the letters how long and in what capacity he/she has known the applicant, evaluate the scholarly merit of the proposed research project as well as the applicant’s research potential and character. Letters of recommendation should preferably bear the letterhead of the institution the referee is affiliated to.
The soft copy application package is to be submitted to nhb_acm_rpu@nhb.gov.sg.
Applications close 15 February 2010. Please click here for more details on the research fellowship.
For enquires, please contact us at nhb_acm_rpu@nhb.gov.sg
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com as your reference when applying for this fellowship
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