The Bernard Schwartz Fellows Program seeks to contribute to a better understanding

The Bernard Schwartz Fellows Program seeks to contribute to a better understanding of policy challenges related to the growing importance of 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 policy initiative, such as a Task Force, Study Group, or policy research project.

Additionally, the Asia Society relies on Fellows to provide in-house expertise via the media. Opportunities for Fellows to present their work and/or participate in panel discussions, conferences, and other events at the Society’s Centers in the United States and Asia are also arranged. In these ways, Fellows play an important role in the Society’s mission of advancing policy research and public education on Asia.

The application process is highly competitive. 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.

The Asia Society is reaching out to our supporters as we seek nominations and applications for the 2011-12 Bernard Schwartz Fellows (Fall 2011 to Fall 2012). Interested applicants who meet the profile and qualifications outlined above should send a cover letter outlining their proposed project, along with a detailed curriculum vitae, with the subject line “2011-12 Schwartz Fellow Application” to Robert Hsu at globalpolicy@asiasociety.org by August 19, 2011.

For more information, please visit www.AsiaSociety.org/SchwartzFellows