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Thai Leaders Bring Vision to Campus
 The University of Hawaii at Manoa's student newspaper, the Kaleo, has an article on the five local leaders from Thailand who are visiting
the University this week to meet local and campus
leaders and to talk about their work. It's part of a project by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the
Department of Public Administration.
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Open Positions and Fellowships
Next Generation Leadership in Asian Affairs Fellowship
June 2009 - May 2010
National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
This
year-long program, based in Seattle,
focuses on bridging the gap between scholarship and policymaking. Fellows
collaborate with leading scholars to conduct independent research and share
research findings with the policymaking community in Washington, D.C.
The
fellowship is open to U.S.
citizens and permanent residents. Individuals who have received their master's
degree diplomas up to twelve months prior to the application deadline may apply
to the program. Applicants must have completed a master's or equivalent
professional degree (MA, MBA, LLM, JD, etc.) by the time the fellowship begins.
Prospective fellows should apply only for the year that they expect to
participate. No deferrals are permitted.
The
Next Generation Leadership program, which is in its fourth year, is training
young Asia specialists from a wide variety of fields to bridge the gap between
scholarly research and the needs of U.S. policy toward a rapidly changing Asia.
Each fellow receives a fellowship award, as well as a stipend for relocation
expenses.
more info | Deadline: January 16, 2009
Scholarship and Fellowships for Study Abroad, Language Study, and International Research
Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is pleased
to announce the opening of the 2009-10 academic year competition for NSEP David
L. Boren Scholarships for undergraduate students and NSEP David L. Boren
Fellowships for graduate students. Boren Awards provide unique funding
opportunities for U.S.
students to add important international and language components to their
educations.
Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad.
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for language study and international
research.
more info | Deadline for Boren Fellowship: January 29, 2009 | Deadline for Boren Scholarship: February 11, 2009
International Peace
Scholarship Fund
Philanthropic and Educational
Organization for Women
- Targeted Fields: Open to all fields.
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Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students.
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Citizenship: U.S.
and Canadian citizens are not eligible.
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Eligibility Requirements: Must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate
study, working toward a graduate degree in the college or university she will
attend. Recipients must have additional financial support to cover all
expenses. Open to women.
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Stipend: Maximum stipend of $10,000 per year.
Deadline: 12/15/2008 -deadline to turn in eligibility information. All
other application material must be postmarked by 1/31/2009.
more info
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Call for Papers
Roles of Media during Political Crisis
Bangkok, May 20, 2009
This conference is organized by the ASIAN Mass Communication Studies and Research
Centre (AMSAR), Faculty of Communication Arts, University of the Thai Chamber
of Commerce in association with The Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand
(FCCT). The
conference is organised in conjunction with AMSAR's 7th Anniversary, with a
focus on the roles of media during the fusion of crisis, particularly in Southeast Asia. We are also interested in the historic as
well as current aspects. The conference aims to provide a stage for
international scholars to exchange their views and develop the knowledge on the
contribution of Southeast Asian Media. The conference will also seek to
stimulate further debates on the topic.
Abstracts are now invited on these and related topics.Please send abstracts of no more than 250 words to Ms.Mana Kuntaraporn at <mana_jay@hotmail.com> by 15
March, 2009. Applicants whose papers are accepted for presentation at the conference will be
notified by early April 2009. A preliminary conference program and further details including registration and
accommodation will also be posted on the AMSAR website in April 2009.
Around 12 papers will be selected for inclusion in the publication of AMSAR 1st
e-journal to be launched in 2009.
Contact details:
Dr. Oradol Kaewprasert
Faculty of Communication Arts,
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Dindang, Bangkok, 10400
Tel +66-080-900-2526 or +66-02-697-6631
Fax +66-02-275-2210
e-mail: <oradol@gmail.com>
Pacific Worlds in Motion II:
An Interdisciplinary Conference on Asian Migrations
March 12-13, 2009National University of Singapore
more info | Deadline: December 1, 2008
International Seminar on Buddhist Research
January 8-10, 2009Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)
Ayutthaya,
Thailand
The Buddhist Research Institute (BRI) of MCU is
organizing an International Seminar on Buddhist Research.
BRI would like to welcome researchers who wish to present their research papers
in the field of Buddhist Studies at this seminar.
For more details please contact : Buddhist Research Institute, MCU Tel/Fax: +66
(0)2-226-3398/+66-818669452/+66-817782538 E-mail: <chotikosw@mcu.ac.th>
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Call for Article Submissions
Journal of Lao Studies
The study of Laos and the Lao has grown significantly
over the past decade. With the opening up of some historical and manuscript
archives, the improvement of communication and transportation, and the
launching of joint Lao-foreign research projects, Laos has attracted a
number of new scholars in diverse fields of expertise. The Journal of Lao
Studies (JLS), published by the Center for Lao Studies, is an exciting new
scholarly project which is expected to become the first and most prestigious
venue in the many disciplines under the umbrella of "Lao Studies."
For our first issue, expected to be published in 2009, we are now accepting
submissions of articles, book review suggestions, review articles (extended
reviews of major publications, trends in the field, or of political, social, or
economic events). These submissions can cover studies on Laos (all ethnic
groups), Lao residing in bordering countries (Northeast Thailand, Northeast
Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Burma), ethnic groups bordering Laos with a
representation in Laos (e.g. Akha, Mien, Khmu, Hmong, Tai Lue, etc.), or
studies in regards to Lao diasporas outside of Asia (the Americas, Australia,
France, Argentina, etc.).
more info | Deadline: May 30, 2009
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SEA Film Series
Now in its fifth year!
In Fall 2008, the Center's popular Southeast Asian Film Series will include Muro-Ami (Philippines), White
Silk Dress (Vietnam), Aloha (Malaysia/Singapore),
Quickie Express
(Indonesia) in addition to other films from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines!
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