<incom> India China Fellowship Program

[McLaughlin, Lisa M. Dr.]

India China Institute invites applications for the India China Institute Fellows Program

The India China Institute (ICI) based at The New School, New York, invites applications for its second fellowship program: Prosperity and Inequality: India and China

India China Fellows Program (ICFP), ICI seeks applicants who are highly accomplished, innovative and emerging leaders with 5 to 15 years of professional experience in their respective fields. Applicants from diverse backgrounds such as public administration, academics, media, civic action, art, architecture and private entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply. Applicants should address the program theme with particular focus on regional development, migration, and design strategies. Priority will be given to applicants who are sensitive to social, cultural and gender aspects.

 This two-year fellowship requires:

1. Indian or Chinese citizenship and proof of residency for more than 5 years
2. Masters Degree or equivalent experience
3. Willingness to be an active and essential participant in an interactive, intellectual, collaborative research project that will be innovative and influential
4. Commitment to participate in 4 international residencies:

• March 16-30, 2008, NY
• November2-9, 2008, China
• August 23-30, 2009, India
• April 14-18, 2010 (tbd)

5. Total fluency in English, working knowledge of the computer and access to Internet for communication and research purpose

6. The selected fellows could continue their current profession during their fellowship period. They will be assisted in the research proposal, travel, workshops and compensated appropriately by an honorarium.

7. Applications must be postmarked no later than August 30, 2007. Late applications will not be considered.

For further information and application forms, please go to: http://www.indiachina.newschool.edu/icifellows/fellows.aspx

Or email: indiachina at newschool.edu