Overview
The LSE Asia Research Centre (ARC) – Thailand Government Scholarship scheme is a partnership between the Royal Thai Embassy in London and the Asia Research Centre, LSE. The Scholarship aims to promote better understanding of, and knowledge regarding, Thailand.
LSE students selected for the Scholarship will visit Thailand and spend a minimum period of two weeks and a maximum period of two months at a host institution where they will engage with relevant research and programmes on Thailand and gain cultural exposure and understanding of the country. Scholars will also be able to conduct any project of their interest on Thailand as part of their study programme at LSE.
Costs and Arrangements
The Scholarship provides:
- Return economy airfare to Thailand;
- Accommodation and subsistence costs;
- Research materials.
Successful applicants will visit Thailand and complete their Scholarship not later than end-August 2011. The maximum amount of the award, contingent upon length of stay, will be advised at appointment of the successful scholar(s).
Scholars submit a two thousand word report of their visit to Thailand to the Asia Research Centre within two weeks of their return
Application Criteria
The Scholarship is available to British students registered for any degree programme at the LSE. Priority is given to British postgraduate students, however, should a suitable postgraduate student, or students, not be identified, consideration will be given in the order of preference to:
- British undergraduate students;
- LSE students from other countries who are likely to continue their careers in the United Kingdom beyond the period of their studies.
Application Process
To be considered for the LSE ARC – Thailand Government Scholarship you will need to submit the following documents:
- Short statement (up to 700 words) outlining the proposed project to be undertaken by you, and how you would benefit from the Scholarship;
- Copy of your CV/resume;
- Letter of support from your supervisor or tutor.
Applications should be submitted not later than Monday, 16th May 2011, at the following address: arc@lse.ac.uk
Please indicate ‘Thailand Government Scholarship’ in the subject line.
It is envisaged that successful candidates will be invited to attend a brief interview in late-May 2011
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/asiaResearchCentre/students/thailandScholarship.aspx
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