Deadline August 31 | National Art Gallery Singapore Publications Research Fellowship 2013

28 August 2012
Deadline August 31 | National Art Gallery Singapore Publications Research Fellowship 2013
Deadline: 31 August 2012

Applications are required to submit a research proposal of not more than 1,000 words in English. The proposal should state the area of research and show its relation to the national collection of Asian art in the National Art Gallery, Singapore, as well as its contribution to existing scholarship in art history.

Eligibility: Applicants should hold PhD degrees or be in the final stages of their PhD dissertations. Applicants with equivalent work experience or research qualifications will be considered. Applicants should be able to write and present papers in English.

Allowance: Successful applicants will receive a monthly allowance of S$3,500, which will go towards covering all expenses to be incurred during their stay in Singapore, including accommodation, meals, transport and medical insurance. Accommodation is not provided. Overseas fellows will receive a one-time airfare and relocation allowance of S$3,000.

Length of Fellowship: The minimum length of the fellowship is six months; maximum, nine months. The start and end dates of the fellowship are flexible. In the course of the fellowship, the fellow may travel out for field work at his or her own expense for a maximum of fourteen days.

Requirements of the Research Fellow: The research fellow should offer a seminar paper for discussion with curators and other interested staff. At the end of the fellowship period, a report as well as a completed research paper of at least 5,000 words (not including footnotes) must be submitted to Publications.

Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed by a panel of assessors. Successful applicants will be notified via email in November 2012.

Application: Applicants should submit the following documents no later than 31 August 2012. Late or incomplete entries will not be considered.
  • Application form
  • Research proposal
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References from two academic referees supporting the application and research proposal
  • Writing sample in English (published article; dissertation chapter etc.)
Online submissions should not exceed 10 MB.

Download: application form

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: direct enquiries via email to Dr. Yeo Wei Wei at yeo_wei_wei@nationalartgallery.sg

For submissions: ken_chua@nationalartgallery.sg or by post to Mr. Ken Chua, The National Art Gallery, Singapore, 61 Stamford Road, #04-13, Stamford Court, Singapore 178892

Website: http://nationalartgallery.sg
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