Fellows must be in residence in Boston during the fellowship term which can be from 3-9 months. Fellows will make visits to student classes and community gatherings to talk about their projects. Fellows will participate in events organized by the Standing Committee. Final Work Product Fellows will be expected to produce a publishable work which will make a contribution to a better understanding of the issues the residency explores. Eligibility A Ph.D. is not a requirement, although applications from faculty and post-docs are welcome.
Graduate students can also apply.
They are especially interested in having applicants who may have done all their academic work in Vietnam in the past and want to do research using purely Vietnamese language sources. The applications should consist of An essay of between 15 and 20 pages describing the intended research, the methodology, the theoretical and conceptual framework, how the expected outcome would lead to further contributions in the field. Plan of study including specific dates of residency and resources required. Three recommendation letters. The applications and the final product could be submitted in either English or Vietnamese.