Open Call: Museum Fellowship Grant, Singapore

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Applications for the Asian Civilisations Museum Research Fellowship Grant close 15 February 2012.

The Asian Civilisations Museum invites scholars to apply for fellowships in areas related to the museum’s collections, and specifically in Peranakan material culture, Confucianism, or Christianity in Asia (up to 1800) – topics of future exhibitions. The research fellowships support in-depth original study and writing on specialised aspects of Asian culture. Applications will be screened by a committee of curators and scholars.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a PhD or be in the final stages of their dissertation. In addition, applicants with equivalent research qualifications and experience will be considered. Applicants should have completed the bulk of their field work on their proposed project. Applicants should be able to write and present papers in English.

Stipend

The monthly stipend is S$3,500. Overseas researchers are offered a one-time grant of S$3,000 as a relocation allowance. More information: Asian Civilisations Museum Research Fellowship Grant

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