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CALL FOR VISITING FELLOWSHIPS 2011-2012

The European Union (EU) Centre in Singapore is a joint partnership of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Established in mid-2008 with financial support from the European Commission, the Centre’s primary mission is to promote knowledge and understanding of the EU through support for EU-focused education, research and outreach activities.

The EU Centre in Singapore has a strategic importance since Singapore is the major economic and education hub in Southeast Asia and hence well-placed to help generate greater awareness of the EU, its policies and their impact on the region.

The Centre has a Visiting Fellowship Programme aimed at encouraging more research exchange and collaboration between scholars interested in EU-related research at European institutions and the 27 EU Centres / Institutes and EU Centres of Excellence in the Asia-Pacific and their local counterparts. We also hope that through this Programme, experts and scholars from the European Union can contribute to the teaching and research of EU institutions and policies in our two host universities.

The Centre is now inviting applications for this Visiting Fellowships tenable in the period May 2011 – March 2012. Supporting grants of various amounts up to €6,000, commensurate with expertise, visiting commitments and duration, will be provided for the Visiting Fellow to cover travel, accommodation and subsistence allowances.

Successful Visiting Fellows will spend 4-6 weeks at the Centre, developing a research project on their own or in partnership with local researchers, and contributing to the education and outreach activities of the Centre.

Applicants should have a Ph.D and demonstrable experience and expertise (substantiated by a list of publications, involvement in research projects, inc. policy work) in any of the following research areas:

• Policy Challenges to the EU in the area of demographics, multiculturalism and integration, identity-building
• The EU’s economic, and trade and monetary policies
• The EU’s foreign policy, particularly its relations with Singapore, Southeast Asia and inter-regional ties with ASEAN.

Applicants without a Ph.D but with expert, policy and applied research experience in the above policy areas, including teaching of relevant academic modules / research seminars, conduct of training workshops, could also be considered.

Applications should be accompanied by a personal statement, and the following information

• Detailed CV
• Research project proposal, including prospective collaborators in Singapore or possibilities leading to future major EC grant opportunities, if any.
• Professional activities including teaching experience, involvement in project or research work, policy experience, and membership in research networks.
• List of publications, including editorial responsibilities, where applicable
• Two letters of recommendation, and additional names and contact details or other academic / research referees, where applicable.

Applications can be made directly by email to: euchead@nus.edu.sg  and copy to eucylh@nus.edu.sg or by post to the address below:

The Director
European Union Centre in Singapore
11 Slim Barracks Rise, #06-01 Executive Centre@one-north
Singapore 138664

Any queries can be directed to the above emails.

Application closes on 28 February 2011