APF Canada Announces Call for Proposals for John H. McArthur Research Fellowship 2024-2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) invites applications for the *John H. McArthur Research Fellowship* for 2024-2025. This Fellowship is dedicated to the memory and legacy of John H. MacArthur, an exemplary Canadian, a world-renowned business educator, and former Chair of the APF Canada Board of Directors. Dr. McArthur, a native of Burnaby, British Columbia, was an Officer of the Order of Canada and Dean Emeritus at Harvard Business School.*Fellowship Overview*

The John H. McArthur Research Fellowship seeks to empower two exceptional mid-career scholars with a deep commitment to policy-relevant research and interest in shaping the future of Canada’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region, with a special emphasis on South and Southeast Asia. Priority will be given to policy-relevant, innovative, and impactful research topics (including ideas for translating insights into policy action). The Fellowship is limited to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. The two successful candidates will be awarded a grant of $C25,000 for the 12-month period, from April 2024 to March 2025. They will work closely with APF Canada’s Vice-President, Research & Strategy, in a non-resident capacity.

The *deadline to apply is Sunday, February 4, 2024. *

*Application Procedures: *

Applicants should submit the following *documents MERGED in ONE single PDF file.* 

· A cover letter and CV detailing the applicant’s academic background, professional experiences, and interest in contributing to the work of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.
· A Research Proposal not exceeding three pages articulating the research objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
· Name, title, and contact information (email and phone number) of two references. References will only be contacted if the applicant is short-listed for the Fellowship.For questions, please contact Yuko Uchida at yuko.uchida@asiapacific.ca.

*Key Links: *

· About the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship
· About APF Canada

*Contacts:*

*Information:*
Yuko Uchida, Project Co-ordinator, Research & Strategy
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
yuko.uchida@asiapacific.ca

*Media:*
Michael Roberts, Communications Director,
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
michael.roberts@asiapacific.ca

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