Why not apply for the East-West Center RICE Fellowships if you are a journalist, academic, policy expert, researcher, or part of a non-governmental organization or civil society? The East-West Center (EWC) launched the RICE (Research Innovation and Collaboration Exchange) program, which, depending on the project being proposed, includes a monthly stipend and travel expenses.

Candidates that work on projects or conduct research on the following subjects and are based in the US and the Indo-Pacific region are welcome to apply for this opportunity:

• Environmental issues
• Domestic or international governance
• Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific.
• Political economy issues related to trade, technology, and integration,

RICE Fellows will finish a project or study in the East-West Center’s offices in Honolulu or Washington, DC. The project, along with any related stipend, travel expenses, and assistance, will determine how long the fellowship lasts. Fellows may occasionally be required to work remotely if they can adequately justify their work in relation to the project.

Participants in the Fellowship will work independently on projects that interest them while receiving supervision from EWC experts. Research resources, access, and other useful information will be covered in the guidance. Additionally, the RICE Fellows residing at EWC Honolulu or Washington will receive assistance from the EWC researchers.

Based on their exchanges and collaborations that build or improve networks, common goals, and partnerships, the jury panel will choose the fellows. All project outputs, including publications, websites, databases, reports, films, and sustainable preference outcomes, will be co-branded by EWC and the applicant’s home institution.

Key Details:

• Application Closing Date: 15 May 2024
• Organized By: East-West Center (EWC)
• Host Country: United States
• Funding Type: Partially-Funded
• Eligible Countries: The United States and Indo-Pacific Region
• Study Type: Research
• Research Areas:
  • Domestic or international governance
  • Environmental issues
  • Political economy issues related to trade, technology, and integration
  • Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific.

Benefits of the Scholarship:

Fellows will benefit from the EWC RICE Fellowships as follows:

• Monthly stipend and travel expenses for RICE Fellowships are contingent on the project proposal.
• Participants in the Fellowship will work independently on projects that interest them while receiving supervision from EWC experts. Research resources, access, and other useful information will be covered in the guidance. Additionally, the RICE Fellows residing at EWC Honolulu or Washington will receive assistance from the EWC researchers.

Eligibility Criteria:

Requirements for the East-West Center RICE Fellowships are as follows:

• Candidates must be citizens of the United States or the Indo-Pacific area.
• Ought to have earned a master’s degree.
• Applicants for research must hold a Ph.D.
• Journalists, policy specialists, and NGO/CSO leaders should exhibit experience in their respective fields.
• Candidates who are unable to network, conduct research, or complete projects in Honolulu or Washington will be given preference.
• During their residency, certain non-US nationals or permanent residents will need to be sponsored for a J-1 visa by East-West Center. After accepting the fellowship, fellows will be bound by US immigration regulations.

Required Documents for RICE Fellowship Application:

All applicants should provide the following supporting documents for their application:

• Two reference letters
• Rough budget for the work, including stipend, travel, housing, and any other costs
• Filled online application form
• Applicant’s detailed CV
• A 2-page statement explaining the proposed work should include the followings:

1. An overview of the suggested project,
2. Project timeline and benchmarks for project completion
3. An explanation of how the partnership with EWC will further the suggested work
4. The main goal of proposals should be to bring together organizations and people from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to exchange ideas, discuss potential and obstacles for cooperation, and produce cooperative results.

How to Apply for the Eeast-West Center RICE Fellowship?

Applications for this program are possible through the online application portal. Qualified applicants may enter the link below to start their application.

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Please visit the official website of EWC for further details about the RICE Fellowship program or contact [email protected].,  or refer to FAQ.

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