Amerika: Beasiswa Fulbrigh (May 2007)

Amerika: Beasiswa Fulbright Visiting Specialist Program 2008-2009
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FULBRIGHT VISITING SPECIALIST PROGRAM

FULBRIGHT VISITING SPECIALIST PROGRAM: DIRECT ACCESS TO THE MUSLIM WORLD
This posting replaces the old posting. Please note that the new deadline is May 1, 2007.

The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program provides grants for Indonesian scholars and practitioners to conduct intensive three to six week programs of teaching, lecturing and public outreach on topics in Islamic civilization and developments in the Muslim world.

Ideal applicants are scholars or practitioners with outstanding records of academic, professional, community service, the ability to address topics in Islamic civilization in addition to teaching in their own disciplines and about Indonesia, the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in English and the desire to serve as a cultural ambassador. The participants may teach short courses or seminars in their field of expertise as it relates to Islam or the Muslim world, team-teach with American faculty, student or teacher workshops, advise faculty and students, develop curricula, participate in informal discussions with students, and outreach activities, including programs for community groups, and interviews with the media. The program does not support research and provides no time for the participants to pursue personal projects. Participants may be in fields of Islamic and area studies, political science, international relations, business and economics, history, women's studies, journalism, sociology, religion, literature, anthropology, and the arts.

Program Pengajar Tamu Fulbright menyediakan beasiswa untuk jangka waktu tiga sampai enam minggu kepada sarjana dan praktisi dari Indonesia untuk mengajar dan berceramah di berbagai forum di Amerika Serikat mengenai peradaban Islam dan perkembangan di dunia Islam. Pelamar yang dinilai cocok adalah sarjana atau praktisi yang memiliki rekam jejak yang bagus di bidang akademis, profesional, pelayanan masyarakat, mampu berbicara mengenai peradaban Islam di samping mengajar di bidang keahliannya masing-masing serta mengenai Indonesia, fasih berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggris dan diplomatis serta sanggup menjadi duta bangsa di bidang kebudayaan. Peserta program akan memberi kuliah singkat atau seminar di bidang keahlian masing-masing yang berkaitan dengan Islam dan dunia Islam, mengajar bersama staf pengajar Amerika, lokakarya bersama mahasiswa atau dosen, memberi masukan kepada para dosen atau mahasiswa, mengembangkan kurikulum, ikut dalam diskusi informal dengan para mahasiswa, dan kegiatan-kegiatan di luar kampus, termasuk program kegiatan kelompok masyarakat tertentu, dan bersedia diwawancarai media setempat. Dalam program singkat ini tidak tersedia waktu bagi peserta untuk mengadakan penelitian atau kegiatan-kegiatan pribadi lainnya. Bidang studi yang termasuk dalam program ini adalah kajian wilayah dan Islam, ilmu politik, ilmu hubungan internasional, bisnis dan ekonomi, sejarah, kajian wanita, jurnalistik, sosiologi, agama, kesusasteraan, antropologi, dan seni.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent experience or a terminal degree in their field, demonstrate a strong record of academic, professional, and community service, expertise on Islam as a creed and culture, maturity, dependability, flexibility, integrity and professionalism. Applicants must be residing in Indonesia at the time of application.

Pelamar harus bergelar Doktor atau memiliki pengalaman yang setara atau memiliki gelar tertinggi di bidang masing-masing, memiliki prestasi tinggi di bidang akademis, profesional, dan pelayanan masyarakat, pengetahuan mendalam mengenai Islam sebagai agama dan kebudayaan, berkepribadian matang, dapat diandalkan, fleksibel, memiliki integritas dan keahlian di bidang profesi masing-masing. Pelamar harus berdomisili di Indonesia pada waktu melamar.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available by downloading the form and the instruction below, by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright@aminef.or.id.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 1, 2007.