Deadline: 7 July 2017
Applications are currently being accepted for ASEAN Science Leadership Programme (ASEAN SLP) focused on the development of collective leadership skills among early- and mid-career ASEAN researchers from all disciplines and the strengthening of an intra-ASEAN research network that promotes greater regional collaboration and sharing of best leadership practices.
The ASEAN SLP 2017 is co-organised by the Young Scientists Network–Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), the Global Young Academy (GYA), the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), NSTDA and The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliates Network (TYAN).
The programme receives strong support from The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia.
The Challenge
ASEAN future research competitiveness requires greater:
- empowerment of young ASEAN researchers as leaders who can champion their national research and innovation agenda, and
- cohesion and collaboration between young researchers from various ASEAN member states to shape a collective ASEAN research and innovation agenda.
Programme Structure
The ASEAN SLP 2017 is developed as a highly interactive workshop that includes training, application, peer support and mentorship. Fellows will attend an initial 4-day, intensive on-site programme at the Leadership of Higher Education Academy (AKEPT), Malaysia. On the 12th of September 2017, participants will attend the ASEAN 2050 Future Forum that will be held in Kuala Lumpur. Throughout the 4-day workshop, participants will be involved in:
- Skills-training:
- Elements of effective (collective) leadership
- Strategies towards effective collaboration and network building
- Creative and systems thinking
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement skills
- Overcoming cultural inhibitions
- Monitoring and assessment of programme/leadership impact
- Best practices, experiences and opportunities:
- Reflections by selected ASEAN SLP 2016 fellows
- Insights from established National Young Academies
- Opportunities for ASEAN SLP 2017 fellows to apply the skills that they have acquired
- Strategising ASEAN SLP Sustainability
- Establishment of an ASEAN Young Science Leaders Network
Programme Benefits
Training, meal and accommodation costs will be covered by the organisers for all selected fellows. Travel support will also be made available to selected fellows who require the support. There will be some costs that will not be covered by the programme, such as visas and vaccinations, for which the fellow may need to seek support from their local institution or fund personally. Fellows will also be required to provide us with their personal travel insurance details as a condition of participation.
Eligibility Criteria
The ASEAN SLP is seeking ambitious and values-driven young researchers with high leadership potential who are committed towards actively contributing to or establishing their National Young Academies as well as promoting greater collaboration within a network of young ASEAN researchers. Selected ASEAN SLP 2017 fellows will be expected to:
- apply the acquired skillsets in existing or new initiatives in the 12 months following the initial training
- evaluate how the application of the acquired skillsets have impacted the outcomes of the initiatives and write brief half-year reflections (not-exceeding 200-words)
- contribute towards the progress and development of their respective National Young Academies
- continue interacting with other ASEAN SLP fellows via events and/or online means of communication.
- share their skillsets and experience with fellow researchers in their respective countries
The following criteria are used as a guide for the nomination and selection of fellows:
- A continuing research/academic position at a research institute, institution of higher learning, or industry;
- A sustained record of outstanding scientific output;
- Interest in translating and communicating the results of their work to create positive impact in society;
- Demonstrated leadership ability in research and beyond;
- Interest in the role of research in addressing complex issues affecting society;
- Interest in collaborations across disciplines and sectors (e.g. industry, government, etc.);
- Desire to champion National Young Academies as the voice of young scientists
- Commitment towards engaging in the activities of the fellowship; and
- Intent to share what is learned in the programme with their broader networks.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit an attached application form together with two recommendation letters from their proposed referees via email.
Eligible Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
For more information, please visit ASEAN Science Leadership Programme 2017.
