GENERAL
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The Australian Government has provided funds to the Indonesia Project to assist Indonesian academics to visit Australia to undertake scholarly work. The aim is to promote research work that leads to publication. The program is primarily for Indonesian academics with a PhD or equivalent, for work in applied economics or related fields, on Indonesia or comparative work on East Asia. Recent recipients of a PhD degree are particularly encouraged to apply, while others are also welcome.
Visitors should have a definite plan of research. The main aim should be prepare an article to be submitted in a professional economics journal. Examples include the Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, Economics and Finance in Indonesia and the Indonesian Quarterly in the context of Indonesian studies. Regional journals might include the Singapore Economic Review. Asian Economic Journal and the ASEAN Economic Bulletin. International journals would include World Development, the Journal of Development Studies and Economic Development and Cultural Change.* In the past, some visitors have also prepared textbooks or manuscripts. The Indonesia Project can only expect to make a minor contribution towards the preparation of a book, usually in the final stages of writing.
We normally expect visitors already to be involved in an on-going research project. In most cases the visit is used primarily for writing up the results/completing analysis (including writing up the results of a PhD thesis), discussing the work with other academics (either Indonesian or subject area specialists), giving at least one seminar and preparing an article for final publication. While visiting the Project, the visitor will be provided with access to the collection of ANU libraries, computer facilities and ANU public seminars. Most visitors also use the visit as an opportunity to meet ANU researchers who work on Indonesia and other East Asia regions. Currently, the ANU has the highest concentration of researchers working in this area.
ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
The program provides support for a period of 4-6 weeks. Shorter visits are not encouraged. Longer visits may be supported as part of a joint arrangement with another funding source/agency.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
The program is designed to cover the living expenses of visitors, rather than constitute their basic income. Grants are negotiated on an individual basis, but as a rule would comprise the following:
- Accommodation on campus (or equivalent off campus) paid directly by the project, to a value of $AUD400-500 per week.
- A living allowance amounting to $AUD400 per week (net).
- An excursion/economy return air ticket from place of residence in Indonesia to Canberra (including reimbursement of cost of other modes of travel from places of residence within Indonesia).
- Miscellaneous expenses such as the fiscal, airport taxes and taxi fares.
- A book allowance of $250 for purchase of books via reimbursement of receipts or a subscription to an economics journal (paid for directly by the project).
We do ask visitors to travel on excursion tickets, rather than a full economy fare, because of the potential cost savings. The most convenient arrangement is for visitors to purchase their ticket and be reimbursed in Canberra. It is not Project policy to cover the travel costs of spouse and families.
APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF GRANT
To proceed with initial plans to arrange a visit, the Indonesia Project needs:
- A current CV (this is required by the ANU).
- A brief (1-2 page/s) work outline, describing the work to be undertaken and the publication that is expected to result.
- Planned dates for the visit/duration of stay.
The Project Head in consultations with other members will then make a decision to accept or reject the application. The decision could take between 2 to 4 weeks after receiving the application. If you do not yet have a well defined project and work outline, we do not encourage you to apply. In some cases, we ask the applicants to revise their work outlines and re-apply.
When accepted and final arrangements have been made, visitors should provide the names of accompanying family members. Based on this information, the Project Head will submit the visitor's name to the University and he/she will receive a formal invitation to visit the ANU from the University Administration.
It is important that the ANU be notified of firm dates at least 3 months prior to arrival so the necessary administrative arrangements can be finalised. Please do not forget to apply for an Australian entry visa well in advance of your intended departure. The Australian immigration laws are quite rigorous, especially post 9-11 and the Bali and embassy bombings, and it may take longer than expected to finalise arrangements. Most visa applications are now processed through travel agents, rather than directly by the applicant.
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Visitors may like to visit other universities, such as Melbourne, Griffith (Brisbane), and Flinders (Adelaide), which take a special interest in Indonesian studies. Funds permitting, the Project may be able to help with such a visit.
POSSIBLE DATES FOR A VISIT
The University is closed from about 20 December to 4 January and most staff do not return to work before mid January. The winter months (July-August) can be quite cold. The Indonesia Update conference is usually held in the third week of September (early spring).
ACCOMMODATION
Some ANU housing is available, at full market rentals, in the form of 1-3 bedroom units or houses. This is in limited supply and must be booked well in advance. See the following examples of other accommodation.
University Accommodation Services
On Campus
Liversidge Court Apartments (serviced daily/weekly)
Studio $87.27/night, $65.45/night (staying 7 nights
1 Bedroom $91.82/night, $68.18/night (staying 7 nights or more)
2 Bedroom $108.18/night, $80.00/night (staying 7 nights or more)
University House
Standard Room $95.00/night, $104.00 (incl. breakfast) (short term)
$75.00/night (staying 7 nights or more)
Ursula College (other colleges available also)
Standard Room (shared toilet/shower) $62.50/person/night (B&B), $77.50/person/night (all meals)
Off Campus
Banksia Apartments (recommended for families) within 10-20min walk or 5min drive.
1 bedroom fully self-contained places are $70.00/night or $330 per week if you stay more than 3 weeks
2 bedroom fully self-contained places are $90.00/night or $380 per week if you stay more than 3 weeks
3 bedroom fully self-contained places are $120.00/night or $500 per week if you stay more than 3 weeks.
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MEDICAL INSURANCE
Medical insurance is required while you are visiting at the Australian National University. If you have medical insurance and it is current, documentary evidence will be required to show that you have such cover. If you do not have medical insurance you will need to take it out on arrival at the ANU and it will be deducted from your grant. The current rate is approximately $35.50 per week for single applicants and $70.00 per week for families.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Please do not hesitate to contact either
Head of the Project, Dr Chris Manning
Phone 61 2 6125 3885 Fax 61 2 6125 3700,
Email Chris.Manning@anu.edu.au ; or
The Project Administrator, Karen Guest
Phone 61 2 6125 3794 Fax 61 2 6125 3700
Email Indonesia.Project@anu.edu.au
