The 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO) will take place in Vancouver, Canada from July 6-8, 2016.
Founded in 1992 by Professors Wang Gungwu, Wang Ling-Chi and a multidisciplinary group of scholars, ISSCO is a scholarly organization that seeks to promote research and understanding of the historical and contemporary experiences of Chinese migrants and their descendants living outside of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. ISSCO holds a major international conference every three years. Previous ISSCO international conferences have been held in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Copenhagen, Beijing, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. ISSCO also holds smaller regional conferences on an annual basis. Previous ISSCO regional conferences have been held in Cuba, South Africa, New Zealand, Panama and other countries.
More details about the ISSCO 2016 Call For Papers here
Call for Graduate Papers for the Ninth ISSCO Conference
2017 MEXT Research Student Scholarship Now Available
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for its 2017 Research Student Scholarship for foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.
The Research Student Scholarship is aimed at university graduates, born on or after April 2, 1982 (for the 2017 scholarship year) who wish to study as research students. The research study area should be the same field that the applicant has studied or a related field. The term of the scholarship is 18 months to two years (including 6 months of Japanese language training) starting in April or October 2017.
Application guides and forms are available on the Embassy of Japan’s website here. Deadline for the 2017 scholarship year: May 20, 2016. Applicants who successfully pass the written application screening are required to undertake an interview and examination (English and Japanese language) to be held in late June/early July.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 604.684.5868, ext. 391 or by Email at education@vc.mofa.go.jp.
Applications Open for a Masters Degree in South Asian Studies at the University of Washington, Seattle
Three reasons why students should consider the program at the University of Washington:
• First, the excellence and breadth of our faculty and the interdisciplinarity of our program. In addition to graduate courses and intensive language training (Hindi, Urdu, Bangla, Persian) the South Asia Center hosts seminars, conferences, and cultural events throughout the year to promote interdisciplinary discussion and debate amongst faculty and students.
• Second, our commitment to building a sense of community and purpose among faculty, staff and students. Both inside and outside of the classroom, we strive to foster a sense of collegiality, friendliness, and shared purpose at UW.
• Finally, the vitality of Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. The city and its surroundings offer an enormous wealth of cultural activities and opportunities to engage with NGOs; a large, diverse, and active South Asian community; and one of America’s fastest growing metropolitan economies.
You can find details about:
– The South Asia Center and the program: http://southasia.washington.edu/
– Applying to the Jackson School: https://jsis.washington.edu/programs/graduate/mais/ma-apply/
– General information on applying to the University of Washington for graduate study: http://grad.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now/ (go to “Begin Online Application to the Graduate School”)
– Sources of funding for graduate study: http://southasia.washington.edu/programs/funding/
For more information, contact South Asia Center Managing Director Keith Snodgrass at mailto:snodgras@uw.edu
UBC Job Opportunity for International Students
The Department of Linguistics is looking to hire two international undergraduate students on a part-time basis for about 20 weeks to assist one of our professors, Dr. Martina Wiltschko, in the Ktunaxa Research Lab. Dr. Wiltschko would like to offer the opportunity to international undergrads and is willing to adapt the responsibilities of the job to match students’ abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for international undergrads to gain experience working with a world renowned professor. All job posting details can be found here.
Learn Nepali and Tibetan this Summer at UBC
The UBC Himalaya Program invites you to register for spaces still available in short, summer intensive one-credit courses in the Nepali (April 25-28) and Tibetan (May 2-5) languages for current UBC students/affiliates. For enrolment instructions, please see: http://himalaya.arts.ubc.ca/for-students/ If you are interested in learning about future course dates please sign up to our mailing list here.
Nepali Course (enrol by Friday, April 22)
Dates: Monday-Thursday, April 25-28
Time: 9am-12:15pm each day
Location: Buchanan B, Room 216
Instructor: Ms. Ganga Malla
Course Number: ASTU 204H Section 002 (one credit)
Tibetan Course Details (enrol by Friday, April 29)
Dates: Monday-Thursday, May 2-5
Time: 9am-12:15pm each day
Location: Buchanan B, Room 216
Instructor: Mr. Sonam Chusang
Course Number: ASTU 204H Section 003 (one credit)
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service Asian Studies MA Program Info Session
Are you interested in postgraduate study in Washington, DC? Learn about Georgetown’s MA Asian Studies degree!
- Students achieve functional specialties in Asian politics, business, and culture/society.
- Abundant opportunities for internships in international organizations, private sector, and think-tank community.
- A 90+ percent post-graduate job placement rate among its graduates.
- Ample scholarship funding during the academic year and 100 percent summer funding for qualified students.
Robert Lyons, Assistant Director of Academic Programs of the Asian Studies Program at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, will conduct an information session for students interested in learning more about Georgetown’s MA Asian Studies degree.
DATE: April 1st, 2016
TIME: 12:00-1:00pm
LOCATION: Room 121 at the Liu Institute (6476 NW Marine Dr)
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
The presentation will also include expert advice on preparing a successful graduate school application. Following this overview, Robert will be available to answer questions.”
Please RSVP to Robert Lyons: Robert.Lyons@georgetown.edu
2016 Mosaic Taiwan accepting applications *Deadline Extended*
Mosaic Taiwan (http://mosaictaiwan.net) is a fellowship exchange program for emerging North American leaders wishing to gain firsthand experience of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The fellowship program is open to American and Canadian citizens aged 20-35. Please submit your application materials to mosaicsfo@gmail.com before February 29, 2016 (Deadline has now been extended).