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  • Scholarship Opportunity: EurAsia Young Scholars Award for Research in East and Southeast Asia (Alpha+), Austria

    Scholarship Opportunity: EurAsia Young Scholars Award for Research in East and Southeast Asia (Alpha+), Austria

    The Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations, funded by the Alpha+ Foundation of the FWF – Austrian Science Fund, invites Austrian doctoral students and early-career researchers to apply for the EurAsia Young Scholars Award (Alpha+). This award supports extended research stays in East and Southeast Asia, focusing on the use of digital tools and methods to explore cultural heritage and related economic or social topics.

    Key Features

    • Eligible Countries: Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, East Timor, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar
    • Eligibility: Open to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers (within 8 years of PhD completion, excluding leave) at Austrian academic institutions
    • Duration: Minimum two-week stay with active collaboration with local scholars or institutions
    • Funding: Up to 10,000 Euro for travel, accommodation, per diem, and research expenses. Supports participation in Summer Academies organised by the Cluster and its partners.

    Objective
    The award aims to provide younger scholars with meaningful experience in East and Southeast Asia, fostering academic exchange and personal growth through dialogue with local colleagues.

    Deadline
    Applications close on 15 September 2025 for projects concluding by 31 December 2026

    Further Information
    For details and application guidelines, visit the official announcement or contact the ÖAW.

    Source: ÖAW – Austrian Academy of Sciences

  • Call Announcement: Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET Call 2025/26 now open!

    Call Announcement: Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET Call 2025/26 now open!

    On behalf of ASEA-UNINET, we would like to announce that the call for the Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET for the academic year 2025/2026 is now open!

    The Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET offers scholarships to students and researchers with citizenship of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam for:

    • a full PhD study,
    • a postdoctoral research stay,
    • or a study stay in the field of music practice

    at an ASEA-UNINET member university in Austria.

    The official grant announcement is published at the Austrian database for grants and scholarships at www.grants.at/en. Applications are possible via the green “apply online” button provided in the announcement.

    The application deadline is 1st March, 2025 (23:59 CET)! All submitted applications will be considered once the call closes on this date.

    Information for applicants of the Music Practice Grant: The auditions process includes submissions of performance recordings via the application form. The deadline for Music Practice Grant applicants is 15th December, 2024 (23:59 CET). Successful applicants will be invited by the audition committee to a mandatory online interview taking place on 20th-21st February, 2025. Further information can be found in the FAQ linked in the official scholarship announcement.

    A summary of the call can be accessed here

    If you have any questions, please contact the Programme Officer/s listed at the end of the grant announcement page.

    Source: www.grants.at/en

  • Virtual Workshop (Malaysia): ASEA-UNINET Research Opportunities & Proposal Workshop

    Virtual Workshop (Malaysia): ASEA-UNINET Research Opportunities & Proposal Workshop

    Please see below for further information on an upcoming Virtual Workshop on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024, 3:00pm (MYT) hosted by ASEA-UNINET National Coordinator for Malaysia, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patricia Nora Riget from Universiti Malaya (UM). The workshop is held in collaboration with the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and will present research opportunities for citizens from Malaysia, particularly for those seeking PhD opportunities (all fields). Registration via the QR code provided.

    (E-Poster) ASEA-UNINET Virtual WorkshopDownload
  • Scholarship Opportunity: Universiti Malaya (UM) x Pearson Scholarship, Malaysia

    Scholarship Opportunity: Universiti Malaya (UM) x Pearson Scholarship, Malaysia

    The Universiti Malaya (UM) in partnership with Pearson Malaysia is thrilled to offer a scholarship to an outstanding international student enrolling on the Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree programmes at UM for the Academic Session of 2024/2025.

    To participate, students may share their vision for choosing to study at UM and share their most effective Pearson Test English preparation tips. In the entry, students should explain how studying at UM aligns with their academic and career goals, and how their Pearson Test English strategies have helped them succeed in achieving the desired scores.

    Entries may be submitted between Monday, August 19th, 2024, 9:00 AM (MYT), and Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, 11:59 PM (MYT), for a chance to win the £3000 scholarship towards Universiti Malaya tuition fees. This is an opportunity for students to showcase their aspirations and insights while competing for a transformative scholarship.

    Further information on the competition rules and application details may be found by visiting this link: forms.office.com/r/nhR8Zg4pFP.

    Source: UM

  • Upcoming Seminar: Internal-External Quality Assurance (SieQA) 2024 – UM, Malaysia

    Upcoming Seminar: Internal-External Quality Assurance (SieQA) 2024 – UM, Malaysia

    The University of Malaya (UM) is organising the Seminar on Internal-External Quality Assurance (SieQA) 2024, scheduled to be held from September 11th to 12th, 2024 at their campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This seminar will focus on enhancing quality assurance practices within higher education institutions, fostering collaboration, and sharing best practices among universities.

    This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with experts, gain insights into the latest quality assurance trends, and strengthen institutional capacities. With the theme of “Navigating the Future: Advancing Quality Assurance in an AI-Driven Educational Landscape”, SieQA 2024 aims to provide a valuable insight on harnessing AI in the Quality Assurance landscape, particularly for personalised learning, preparing for the AI revolution, and how AI can play a vital role in continuous improvement in higher education.

    Source: UM

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  • Webinar (Malaysia): Research Funding and Opportunities with Austrian Universities under ASEA-UNINET

    Webinar (Malaysia): Research Funding and Opportunities with Austrian Universities under ASEA-UNINET

    Please see below for further information on an upcoming Zoom Webinar on October 11th 2022, 1pm (MYT) hosted by ASEA-UNINET Members from Malaysia, including ASEA-UNINET Vice President Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Farizal bin Rajemi. Registration via the QR code provided.

  • MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS), Malaysia 2022-23

    The call for application for the academic year 2022/2023 is opened from 15th May 2022 until 15th June 2022.

     

    WHO CAN APPLY:

    Graduates from the recipient countries of MIS 2022 who:

    1. intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies Masters or PhD in Malaysia; or
    2. are currently pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in Malaysian public universities and selected private higher educational institutions.

     

    For more details please visit: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php

    Apply here: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/semakan.php?program=MIS

     

    Mastering good proficiency of English Language: Obtaining band 6.0 or higher in IELTS; or Obtaining a total score of 550 or higher in  TOEFL paper-based test (PBT); or Has obtained previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instructions (evidence is a  prerequisite).