Boren Awards: Funding for Study of Indonesian Language

Application Deadline: January 30, 2018

This year we are introducing The Indonesian Flagship Language Initiative (IFLI) which offers Boren Awards awardees the special opportunity to study Indonesian language and culture by participating in domestic and overseas immersion language programs in Indonesia. Created in partnership with experienced program providers, IFLI is appropriate for applicants with no language proficiency, as well as intermediate and advanced speakers. This immersive program begins with an intensive summer domestic language institute at the University of Wisconsin, followed by a fall overseas program in Indonesia at the State University of Malang (UM) administered by the American Councils for International Education.
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Schorenstein Post Doctoral Fellowships in Contemporary Asia

The Walter H Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center of the Stanford University  invites applications for the Shorenstein postdoctoral fellowships in contemporary Asia. These residential fellowships support junior scholars with research and writing on Asia. The primary focus is contemporary political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region or topics in international relations and international political economy.

Junior scholars whose PhDs have been conferred by 31 July 2018, or who have obtained their PhD within the past three years or have equivalent research experience may apply. Two fellowships, each worth USD 52,000 with an additional USD 2,000 for research expenses over a 10-month period, are available. Fellows are required to be in residence for the duration of the appointment, and to take part in Center activities throughout the academic year. Fellows should also present their research findings in Center seminars and participate the Center’s publication programme. Appointments begin in the autumn term of the 2018 to 2019 academic year.

Deadline information: Applications due by 12 noon Pacific time, 20 December 2017 Application Form

Indonesian Arts and Culture Scholarships

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in New York would like to invite you to participate in the Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship, which will take place between March 17th and June 24th, 2018.

The Indonesia Arts and Culture Scholarship (IACS) is a non-degree scholarship offered by the Government of Indonesia for candidates in the United States.

Application deadline is Dec. 29, 2017. For more information, please contact: pensosbudnewyork@gmail.com. (You may contact Alia's contact Pak Winanto, to find out more about this)

Photograph from the Claire Holt archives, NYPL

Post Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard University

As part of its mission to promote intra- and inter-Asian research, the Asia Center offers two postdoctoral fellowships.

The Asia Center Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to recent Ph.D. graduates who engage seriously with at least two Asian countries. In the case of Southeast Asia, research may be on a single country, although preference will be given to applicants with comparative or cross-border projects.

The Victor and William Fung Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to recent Ph.D. graduates who engage seriously with at least two Asian countries with the requirement that their research includes a component dealing with Greater China.

Application deadline is Friday, January 12, 2018. For more information, click here

Indonesian Film Forum: Kartini

Kartini

A film by Hanung Bramantyo

Presented by Indonesian Film Forum New York and The New School

Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 6:30PM–9:30PM

The Auditorium Johnson/Kaplan Hall, New School

66 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011

$5 with indonesian refreshment drink and snacks

English subtitle, 122 mins

Raden Ajeng Kartini (April 21, 1879–September 17, 1904) was an Indonesian heroine who fought for women’s emancipation and the abolishment of systemic misogyny. In her short life, Kartini empowered young women to pursue higher education and strive for their equality. Her legacy is celebrated every year on Kartini Day (April 21).

The biographical film Kartini follows the titular heroine’s journey right after she was placed into pingit, a traditional practice where young girls lived in seclusion until they were ready to marry. During her time in school, Kartini became proficient at speaking Dutch—a remarkable feat for Javanese women then—and made friends with foreigners across the world. This ensured her continuation of education and fostered her interest in feminist ideals hailing from Europe, which eventually bloomed into a desire to elevate the status of Indonesian women.

Dian Sastrowardoyo (What’s Up With Love?), a Deauville Asian Film Festival winner for best actress, plays the role of Kartini. She is accompanied by Citra Award-winner Christine Hakim (Whispering Sands) and the prolific actor Reza Rahadian (Habibie & Ainun).

Supported by the Indonesian Consulate General in New York, Permias NYC, LA Indonesian Film Festival, Legacy Pictures, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Bekraf.

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USINDO Summer Studies Program

For complete information on the program, download the program information sheet here or visit the USINDO website.