International Scholar Exchange Program 2012-2013

Sponsored by the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS), the Asia Research Center, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ARC) would like to announce the International Scholar Exchange Fellowship Program (ISEF) for the year 2012 - 2013. Object:Staff currently working at Vietnam National University, Hanoi. (Those who have done research in Korea, those who have received ISEF scholarships, and those whose main purpose is to teach in Korea are not eligible for this scholarship)Selection criteria:

• Under 50 years old, able to research in English or Korean
• Have a PhD or higher

(as of the time of application)Research fields:

• Social Sciences and Humanities (Majors: Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Sociology, Education, Psychology, Anthropology, Journalism, Geography, Philosophy, History).
• Energy related fields: Petrochemical technology and related fields.
• Information Science and Technology: Electrical Engineering (Electronics Science), Telecommunications, Computer Science and related fields.
• Life sciences.

(Those in fields of study not listed above are not eligible for this scholarship)Research time:

• 01 year + From 01/09/2012 to 31/08/2013
• 06 months + From 01/09/2012 to 28/02/2013; or + From 01/03/2013 to 31/08/2013

Scholarship details:

• Research support: 2,200,000 won/month (Equivalent to 26,400,000 won/year for 1-year research or 13,200,000 won/year for 6-month research)
• Thesis support of 1,000,000 won after submitting the research report at the end of the term (August 2012 for 1-year research; February 2012 or August 2012 for 6-month research)
• Initial stabilization support: 1,000,000 won. (The above support is provided directly to the scholar)
• Round-trip airfare (Economy Class). (Tickets purchased for the scholar by the Asian Research Support Center)
• Enjoy insurance benefits: - Health insurance (upon request). - Accident insurance for foreigners.
• Provide optimal facilities for research.

Registration and application deadline: From December 12, 2011 to February 10, 2012Application form please download on website: http://www.arc.vnu.edu.vn or email: hongviet@vnu.edu.vn or arc@vnu.edu.vnFor more information please contact: MSc. Vu Thi Hong Viet Asian Research Support Center, Vietnam National University, Hanoi Room 504, 5th floor, Administration Building, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi Tel: 3754 7987 Mobile: 0904 913 918 Email: arc@vnu.edu.vn or hongviet@vnu.edu.vn