Call for Applications
Students enrolled at Australian and New Zealand universities and currently
engaged in Pacific studies research at either honours or graduate
studies level are invited to attend a three-day Pacific Studies
workshop in Canberra as part of the ANU Asia Pacific Week from 29
January to 1 February 2008.
The workshop will feature 15-20 minute presentations on any aspect
of their research from each of the students participating, while
a selection of ANU Pacific Studies staff will offer brief summaries
of their current research. Guided introductions to research resources,
trips around Canberra and combined Asia pacific Week events will
also be offered. Some participants will receive financial support
for accommodation and meals. A partial contribution to travel costs
will also be available to selected participants.
The Australian National University is widely recognised as one
of the world's leading centres of Pacific Islands studies. Pacific
scholars in the College
of Asia and the Pacific are dedicated to understanding the region's
history, politics, cultures, economies, international relations
and strategic situation. Many are authors of the key books and articles
on the region, travel there frequently, serve as consultants on
Pacific issues, and offer policy advice to governments and regional
organisations. Graduate supervision and training are also valued
aspects of our duties.
The Pacific Program at Asia Pacific Week 2008 is supported by The
Pacific Centre, AusAID
through the State,
Society and Governance in Melanesia and the International
Centre for Excellence in Asia Pacific Studies.
How to Apply
This program is open to any student enrolled in an Australian or New Zealand university and undertaking research on the Pacific Islands towards a postgraduate degree, or, having completed an Honours degree, intending to pursue postgraduate studies on the Pacific Islands.
Email an abstract (less than 250 words) to PacificCentre@anu.edu.au.
Explain who you are, the degree you are enrolled for and where,
and what you are researching or would like to research, and the
topic of your proposed short presentation at Asia Pacific Week.
Deadline: 26 October 2007
Applications from graduate students
and scholars at universities and institutions in the Pacific Islands
are being accepted by SSGM
