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World History / Studies, Southeast Asian History / Studies, East Asian History / Studies, Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies, Asian History / Studies World History Connected, a 14-year-old affiliate of the World History Association published by the University of Illinois Press, is seeking papers for a special issue devoted to research and the scholarship of teaching on Southeast Asian topics germane to the interdisciplinary field of world history, embracing, but limited to, trans-regional, comparative, gender, and global studies. Submissions…

We’re excited to share that we have an awesome opportunity for young media personnel in Southeast Asia! For the next few months, Climate Tracker will be working with journalists from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand to collectively conduct a Southeast Asia-wide study on how coal is covered by the region’s biggest media. This is an amazing chance to get cutting-edge online training on Media Research, receive one-on-one mentorship, and gain professional experience with a 3 month paid research…

We are inviting submissions for the next issue of Berita, the Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Studies Group’s (MSB) newsletter (first published in 1975). If you are interested in making a submission, please contact me at the email below. The submission date is June 15, 2020. Submissions may be of any length and are subject to editorial review. Authors don't need to be AAS/MSB Group members. Short contributions on timely issues - including the covid19 crisis - are very welcome. We…

SEI is recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Research Fellow to the Gender, Environment & Development cluster at SEI Asia. Location: Bangkok, Thailand Contract: fixed two-year term, with the possibility of extension Deadline: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, but apply latest by 14 June 2020 Join our globally top-ranked environment think tank and international non-profit research institute and help create a sustainable future for all. SEI Asia is a dynamic, expanding workplace that employs around 40 people from more than…

What is the scholarship Full tuition fee Scholarship up to £15,000  You must have an offer to study a Masters programme at GCU (Glasgow or London Campus) and be at UNCONDITIONAL offer stage before you submit your application. Who can apply Any International student who can demonstrate how they have contributed to the ‘Common Good’ and are looking to commence studies in September 2020 on a Masters course. This scholarship is very competitive so please ensure your application details the…

The Asia Shorts book series, published by the Association for Asian Studies and distributed worldwide by Columbia University Press, offers concise, engagingly-written titles by highly-qualified authors on areas of significance in Asian Studies. Topics are intended to be substantive, generate discussion and debate within the field, and attract interest beyond it. In collaboration with the AAS teaching journal, Education About Asia, we are developing an edited Asia Shorts volume titled “Teaching About Asia in a Time of Pandemic.” This volume will consist of two sections.…

The Mekong Region Land Governance Project is seeking an experienced Team Leader, to be based in the regional office in Vientiane with domestic travel in Laos and to neighbouring countries Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Team Leader is responsible for delivery of the project in accordance with the goals, objectives and outcomes. The Team Leader works closely with the Deputy Team Leader (DTL), Operations Manager, Regional Thematic Advisers and National Land Governance Facilitators towards fulfillment of the project mandate. The Team…

SUMERNET) announces a special call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for its COVID-19 emerging research grant in 2020. Total funds available is approximately US$150,000 for one multi-country research project, which will be completed within 12 months. Date of call: 10th June 2020 Deadline for application: 25th June 2020 Opportunity background This ongoing fourth phase of SUMERNET (SUMERNET 4 All) aims to “reduce water insecurity for all in particular for the poor, marginalized and socially vulnerable groups of women and men…