Center for Digital Society Research Fellowship Program

Introduction

Center for Digital Society is a research center established by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta. The institution is created under the concern over the contemporary dynamics of the socio-political condition of the world that is accentuated by the impeccable influence of information technology. The phenomenon triggers the new patterns and complexities in the society, and thus requires new approaches in managing such complexities.

CfDS pledged to delve more into the study of contemporary digital society, including related issues surrounding the topic; such as the issues of the smart city and urban development. The emphasis is then put on the utilization of technology to shape the society in becoming digitized, as well as to bring solvency to social issues.

Program

In 2018, Center for Digital Society aims to widen its collaborative research horizons by inviting early career scholars to conduct research related to digital society issues. We are looking to work with scholars from all disciplines to take part in our research environment in this fellowship program.

Requirements

• Applicants are open to early career researchers (non-Indonesian nationality) who:
  • are currently pursuing their master’s degree (preferably undergoing thesis with a corresponding theme to the topics given), or
  • have received their master’s degree in relevant studies.
• Fluent in English
• Committed and willing to take part in Center for Digital Society research activities

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research related to the given topics
2. Contribute to CfDS collective research and academic activities (discussion, dissemination, etc.)

Fellowship Benefits

• An all-inclusive and fixed monthly stipend
• Research grant
• Opportunity to have their research published in books or journals
• Networks with public and private stakeholders

(Living cost in Yogyakarta refer to https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Yogyakarta?displayCurrency=USD)

Theme and Topics

Our general theme would be related to our annual themes that are Digital Economy, Digital Governance, and Future Technology

Preference will be given to candidates who are planning or can work on research projects associated with one or more of the following topics:

Application

 Please submit one original and one copy of a complete application consisting of the following:

1. Cover letter (1 page)
2. Research Statement
   1. elaborating on what you think are the key questions to be examined regarding digital society for the next 2-3 years (300-500 words)
3. Research Plan for One Project
   1. the plan should address the research question, methodology and timeline for 3 months (1 page each, 1.5-spaced)
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Official academic transcript of grades
6. Supporting documents (English proficiency proof, etc)

Qualification for acceptance

By the end of the application process CfDS will disclose the grading and decision which were made by our board of directors. The results would be the following

1. 90-100: Comprehensive research plan, strong research statement, supported by relevant experience.
2. 89-79: Good research plan, clear research statement, and supported by experience in doing research.
3. 79-69: Qualified research plan, satisfying research statement, and supported by studying experience.
4. 69<: unqualified 

Timeline

Enquiries: please contact the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Habibah Hermanadi (habibah.hermanadi@ugm.ac.id)

Please send application in a compressed version (rar.) to cfds.fisipol@ugm.ac.id

Closing date by 1st of June 2018, 11.59 pm (GMT+7) with subject: Research Fellowship Program – Candidate.

You can access the full program guideline here