From: "A. Fatih" <afatih@...>
Date: Mon Jul 28, 2003 4:13 pm
Subject: Beasiswa: Fulbright New Century Scholar Program 2004, deadline: 1 November 2003
Fulbright New Century Scholars Program 2004
Theme: Toward Equality: The Global Empowerment of Women
One of the oldest and largest international exchange programs in
the world,the Fulbright Scholar Program is in a unique position
to respond to the opportunities ushered in by a new century in
which the nations and citizens of the world are increasingly
interdependent. Its worldwide design and ong standing
international relationships represent a valuable platform upon
which to build new, global models for collaborative thinking
among
scholars of many different nationalities about the challenges
and
possibilities for humankind in the 21st Century.
The Fulbright New Century Scholars Program, an initiative of
the
FulbrightScholar Program, brings together annually 25-30
outstanding research scholars and professionals from the U.S.
and around the world. NCS fellows engage in multidisciplinary
collaboration on a topic of global significance under the
leadership of a Distinguished New Century Scholar Leader, an
individual selected for expertise and standing in the area of
the research
topic as well as for the ability to approach the topic from an
interdisciplinary perspective.
For the academic year 2004-2005, the research focus is
“Toward
Equality:
The Global Empowerment of Women.” Carolyn Elliott,
Professor Emerita of
Political Science, University of Vermont, will serve as the
Distinguished
New Century Scholar Leader.
Overview
Efforts over the last several decades to improve women’s
lives haveproduced new concepts and methods. We have more
sophisticated understanding of how organizations and markets
work, critiques of nationalism and other ideologies that affect
women, activist movements within countries and across the globe,
new social technologies like microcredit, new ways of hearing
women’s voices in literature and the arts, and a
substantial recognition by mainstream institutions of
women’s critical roles in national development. It is now
well-documented that more
enlightened gender policies and investments in women’s
education and health lead to higher human development and
economic growth. Yet many challenges remain. Several
international communities of research, programming and activism
have formed to pursue critical issues in research and action.
Among these are networks devoted to human rights, women and
development, women in welfare states, women’s studies, and
reproductive health
The New Century Scholars Program will support accomplished
scholars and professionals who wish to share their work and
build collaboration within and across these issue communities.
Fellows selected as New Century Scholars will conduct individual
research, make an international exchange visit of two to six
months, and participate in a program of seminars and exchange.
They will identify and carry forward collaborative projects to
advance research, education and/or policy to improve the lives
of women.
Sample topic areas for individual projects include:
* Education and socialization of girls
* Politicized religions and the involvement of women
* Globalization and the economic status of women
* Policies toward family, reproduction and women’s health
* Impacts of international and civil conflict on women
* Media representations of women and the formation of ideologies
of gender
* Women’s writings as sites of resistance and change
* Women and science and technology
Program Activities
* International exchange opportunity of two to six months
* Orientation and Goal Setting Session
* Mid-term Meeting
* Final Plenary Seminar
* Ongoing discussion and interaction among NCS fellows
throughout program year NCS Scholars are expected to participate
in all activities of the program,to pursue individual research
related to the NCS theme, and to contribute
to NCS group objectives throughout the program year.
Eligibility Requirements
Outstanding scholars of any rank in any field related to the NCS
research theme are invited to apply. Applicants with strong
interdisciplinary and comparative interests are especially
welcome. Applications from qualified professionals planning to
undertake research are also welcomed.
* Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
* Non-U.S. applicants from Indonesia must be citizens of
Indonesia and must submit their applications to the American
Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF).
* Fluency in English.
Approximately one-third of the participants will be US scholars,
and the remaining two thirds will be visiting scholars from outside
the US.
Awards/Benefits
Individual awards in the amount of $41,500
Travel and per diem for orientation and program seminars
NCS awards are intended primarily to provide support for travel
and maintenance, research materials and assistance, and some
salary replacement in connection with fellows’ research
projects.
Application Deadline
* 1 November 2003 at AMINEF office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th
floor, Jl.Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4, Jakarta 10720
Contact Information: Complete details, application materials
andinstructions are available from the American Indonesian Exchange
Foundation (AMINEF). Specific questions may be addressed to Mr.
Piet Hendrardjo at the AMINEF office
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