OBJECTIVE
The UKM-Nippon Foundation Young Scholar Program is a research fellowship program for eligible post-doctoral scholars engaged in research, education and community engagement activities on various topics and issues relating to peace and human security in the Indo-Pacific region.

ELIGIBILITY
Priorities Beneficiaries:
Postdoctoral fellows from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar (CLM).

However, the following candidates are also eligible:
Postdoctoral fellows from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Timor-Leste; Pacific Island nations, and members of Malaysian APIFAN.
Candidates must have on-going research on topic and issues relating to peace and human security in the Indo-Pacific region.

FELLOWSHIP
Application deadline: 26 August 2024
Please submit the following document in English:
One-page write-up of your existing research topic and expected deliverable from the fellowship;
Cover letter addressing to the Selection Committee UKM-Nippon Foundation Young Scholar Program;
Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages);
Copy of your PhD certificate;

You may attach any other documents to support your application.Please submit your application to Dr. Norinah Mohd Ali at nira@ukm.edu.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

DURATION
The fellowship will be from 1st Oct 2024 – 31st Oct 2024 (1 month)

STATION/BASE
Candidates would be based in UKM, Malaysia.

PROGRAM DESIGN
Continuously conducting research in UKM for 1 month;
Engaging IKMAS Fellows on your research and publication;
Presenting a seminar during your stay in UKM;
Producing an article for IKMAS Working Paper during fellowship period; and
Publishing at least one Scopus/WOS indexed journal publication with IKMAS Fellows within one year after the fellowship period.

BENEFITS
Allowance;
Office space and access to IKMAS facilities;
Economy return flight ticket through the most direct route;
Accommodation; and
Publication reward upon successful published a journal article.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All works produced during the fellowship program shall conform to the UKM rules and regulations.26