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SIRCA Graduate Award 2009

The SIRCA programme is offering two graduate awards with the objective of providing support for master’s/PhD thesis research in the area of ICT for Development.

This Award is open to all currently enrolled, and entering, students of the Master of Communication Studies/WKWSCI PhD programme by January 2010.

All submissions must be made online to sirca@ntu.edu.sg by Tuesday 15th June, 2009 11:59 EST. Grant award results will be announced in late July 2009.

SIRCA Graduate Award (Stipendary)	SIRCA Graduate Award (Research)
Support: Supplemental stipendary support of up to SGD21,000 for a period of two years.	Support: Supplemental financial support of up to SGD15,000 for a period of two years.
Deliverables: Annual progress reports Support toward ICTD research and SIRCA related administrative work.	Deliverables: Annual progress reports Coordination of two SIRC seminars annually.

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Relevant forms and information

1) SIRCA Grad Award (Research) Information
2) SIRCA Grad Award (Stipendary) Information
3) SIRCA Grad Award Application form
4) SIRCA Grad Award Sample Budget Format

About SIRCA: Sponsored by IDRC, the SIRCA programme focuses on building research capacity among Asian-based scholars who design, conduct, and publish research studies and their corresponding findings. In particular, the SIRCA programme promotes ICT4D high-quality multidisciplinary social science research in Internet development, e-services, new media use and social impact, and policy for the benefit and advancement of individuals, organizations, nations and society. For more information on the SIRCA programme, log on to www.sirca.org.sg

SIRC Visiting Fellow Positions

The Singapore Internet Research Center is now offering Visiting Fellow positions. A research fellowship typically runs between 4 to 12 weeks.

We will provide you with an office, and research facilities.

For more details of the programme, please click here.

Media Inquiries

The faculty experts from the Singapore Internet Research Centre are available for commentary on a variety of issues associated with the growth and impact of the Internet in Asia.

For information, contact the individual faculty members or the executive director at sirc@ntu.edu.sg.

Resources

Internet in Asia Blog
The researchers at the Singapore Internet Research Centre maintain a weblog focusing on new developments on the Internet across Asia.

The Internet in Asia blog can be accessed here.