Deadline: 31 January 2019
Asia Global Institute at The University of Hong Kong is currently accepting applications for its 2019 AsiaGlobal Fellows Program, an inter-disciplinary and intensive leadership development initiative designed for mid-career professionals from around the world. The 13-week residential program in Hong Kong will run from August 19 to November 15, 2019.
They are seeking outstanding individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and are up-and-coming influencers in politics, policy-making, business or civil society. The program aims to nurture future leaders, who share a common career interest in policy, with a deeper understanding of global issues from Asian perspectives. It will have an emphasis on China-related matters. Program costs such as on-campus accommodation, monthly stipends, study trip expenses are covered by the institute.
Eligibility Criteria
- Application to be considered, if applicants must:
- be a promising, mid-career professional with eight to 25 years of working experience.
- be actively engaged in politics, policy-making, policy research, civil society, or business.
- have a special interest in the Asian region and possess an orientation towards finding solutions to the challenges of complex world.
- have demonstrated strong capacity to make a positive impact on their organization, society, and the wider world.
- Language Requirements: As an AsiaGlobal Fellow, applicants will have the opportunity to attend talks and lectures by noted academics and business practitioners, which will be conducted in English. Applicants will be required to answer three essay questions in their application. Applicants will also be asked to write a policy research paper during their time as a fellow. As such, applicants will need to have a high-level of proficiency in English reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.asiaglobalfellows.hku.hk/news/callforapplication2019.aspx?year=2019