Journalists, communicators can apply for Asia Society's fellows program

The Asia Society seeks nominations and applications for the 2012-13 Bernard Schwartz Fellows Program (Spring/Summer 2012 to Summer 2013).

The Bernard Schwartz Fellows Program seeks to contribute to a better understanding of policy challenges and opportunities related to Asia in the international political arena and global economy. The program selects highly qualified professionals to serve as resident Fellows at Asia Society’s headquarters in New York City or its office in Washington, D.C. for up to one year. During the course of their residencies, fellows direct a major and original policy project of their own design, including writing a policy relevant publication for Asia Society.

Asia Society relies on Fellows to provide in-house expertise via the media. Fellows will present their work at panel discussions, conferences, and other events at the Society’s Centers in the United States and Asia.

Candidates are drawn from the fields of government, academia, journalism, business, and civil society. Nominations are by invitation or by application. The defining qualifications for Bernard Schwartz Fellows are a solid record of distinction, a soundly conceived project proposal with clear policy relevance, and a commitment to engaging the policy community and the broader public. The Program does not fund pre- or postdoctoral research or work toward a degree. A minimum of 10 years of experience is required; this is a senior level position.

Interested applicants who meet the profile and qualifications outlined above should send a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and project proposal to Johan Kharabi at [email protected] with the subject line “2012 Bernard Schwartz Fellow Application.”

For more information, please visit the Asia Society website.