Asia Pacific Week 2009
Building Australia's Asia Pacific Expertise
ANU Campus 27 - 30 January

Pacific Studies Graduate Summer School (PSGSS) and conference brings together scholars of Pacific studies from the Australia and throughout the region to attend a three-day Pacific Studies workshop in Canberra as part of the ANU Asia Pacific Week from 27-30 January 2009.  The Australian National University is widely recognised as one of the world's leading centres of Pacific Islands studies, and its staff and students are dedicated to understanding the region’s history, politics, cultures, economies, international relations and strategic situation. Many are authors of key books and articles on the region, travel to the region frequently, serve as consultants on Pacific issues, and offer policy advice to governments and regional organisations.

Asia Pacific Week will give attendees an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and forge networks with students from around Australia.  The Pacific Program is supported by the Pacific Centre and State, Society and Governance in Melanesia (SSGM).

The Pacific Program workshop will feature 15-20 minute presentations from each of the participating students on any aspect of their research.  In addition, 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.

Call for Applications from Students Enrolled at Australian and New Zealand Universities

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 the three-day Pacific Studies workshop in Canberra as part of the ANU Asia Pacific Week from 27 – 30 January 2009.

Scholarships

Some scholarships are available for accommodation and meals for participants who will present a paper.  Participants will be accommodated on the ANU's campus in John XXIII College.  There may be some contribution towards domestic travel costs for participants presenting their research. Students are strongly encouraged to apply elsewhere for travel funding.

Application

To apply for admission complete the online application. There is no registration fee. 

Applications close on 3 October 2008.

Applicants will be advised of a result of their application by early November 2008. For further information email PacificCentre@anu.edu.au.

Call for Applications from Pacific Islander Scholars

The State Society and Governance in Melanesia Program (SSGM), situated in ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, is offering eight places to Pacific Islander graduate students and scholars to attend the Pacific Studies workshop in Canberra as part of Asia Pacific Week 2009.  Full travel costs to and from Canberra, plus accommodation, will be paid to successful Pacific Islander applicants, who will also be funded to stay in Canberra for a further week (from 2 to 5 February) while being attached to the SSGM Program.

How to Apply

Send an abstract (less than 250 words) explaining what you are researching or would like to research, and the topic of your proposed short presentation at Asia Pacific Week 2009. Please include a brief biographical description explaining who you are and which institution or organisation you are affiliated with.

Applicants seeking funding support through the SSGM Program send abstract to ssgm@anu.edu.au.  Applications from Pacific Island women are strongly encouraged.

If you wish to apply without funding support complete the online application above.

Deadline: 15 October 2008

The SSGM  Program is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

For further information please see the Asia Pacific Week 2009 website: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/asiapacificweek/