The Asia Research Institute (ARI) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications from current PhD students and new PhD recipients (awarded in 2022 or after) to participate in the 19th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies. This forum is specifically focused on humanities and social science research relating to Southeast Asia, defined as ASEAN member countries plus East Timor.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to engage in activities with ARI’s research clusters prior to the commencement of the Forum. The Forum will be in hybrid format, comprising of (1) a two-week virtual fellowship of skills-based sessions covering academic writing, presentation skills and publication strategies; culminating in (2) an in-person graduate student conference, the 19th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies, where participants present their papers.

Successful candidates can expect the following benefits:

1. Access to library and computer resources in NUS
   You will gain access to excellent library e-resources at NUS Libraries (https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries), that has 2 million materials and volumes covering all topics.
2. Participation in activities hosted by ARI’s research cluster(s) related to your work
3. Exposure to seminars by various experts in the field
4. Opportunity to present your research paper at the Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies to an audience of young international scholars and senior Southeast Asia specialists
5. Accommodation in NUS for six nights during the second week of the Forum (24-28 June 2024)

REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

Successful candidates are expected to submit a draft of their papers by 30 April 2024. This paper will be shared with the relevant research cluster(s) in preparation for their interactions with the participants. Subsequently, participants are required to send in a full-length paper (4,000-5,000 words) by 31 May 2024, and make a presentation of their work at the 19th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies on 24-28 June 2024.

Please note that the paper must be based on your own work, and only previously unpublished papers or those not already presented elsewhere can be accepted. You are also highly encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates are to submit their applications using the online form at https://ari.nus.edu.sg/events/19th-singapore-graduate-forum/ by 31 January 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by end February 2024.

CONTACT PERSON

For any other queries, please contact Ms Tay Minghua at aritm@nus.edu.sg.