Visiting Scholar's Programme
The SiRC Visiting Scholars Programme supports research by individuals
who are undertaking research projects related to information technology
in Asia, especially Singapore. It is open to practicing scholars
or advanced graduate students. The Programme is for a minimum
of one month up to a maximum of two semesters.
Qualifications
Applicants should have completed graduate studies and preferably
be teaching at a university or be at an advanced stage of graduate
school.
The topic of research is open, but should represent innovative
and original research related to information and communication
technology in Asia, and should reflect the research foci of the
SIRC (available at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/sirc/index.html).
Terms
Appointment as a Visiting Scholar is non-stipendiary.
Visiting Scholars will be provided with office space, a computer
with internet access, and some administrative support in telecommunications,
printing and photocopying. Access will also be given to the University's
library facilities.
Visiting Scholars are expected to:
- Make a research presentation about their project to the
faculty and graduate students of the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and
Information.
- Acknowledge SIRC's contribution in publications arising
from the research undertaken at SIRC.
- Upon completion of the fellowship, provide to the SIRC
a short summary of the research objectives and findings for records
and posting to the SIRC website (approximately 1000 words).
- Be available for consultation with SIRC faculty or students
with relevant interests.
Application Procedures
To apply, please submit the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A scholarly paper you have written.
- Statement describing your interest and intended research area
while with us (4-5 pages).
- The contact details of two referees.
Completed applications with supporting documents as indicated
above should be sent to the following address:
Ms Joanna Tan
Manager
Wee Kim Wee Singapore Internet Research Centre
School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718
URL: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/sirc/
Email: sirc@ntu.edu.sg