Call for application

The following programmes are calling for applications:

CUHK-Stanford University CASBS Partner Fellowship Programme

CUHK and Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) have a Partner Fellowship Programme which provides an opportunity for CUHK faculty members to take part in a residential fellowship at Stanford University that fosters interdisciplinary intellectual exchange and contributes to advancing research and thinking in the social sciences. The fellows represent the core social and behavioral sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology and sociology) as well as the humanities, education, linguistics, communications, and the biological, natural, health, and computer sciences. Applications from scholars in other areas whose work has human behavioral and social dimensions are also welcome.

The selected fellows will spend nine months at CASBS, where they will meet with fellows from diverse academic disciplines worldwide. The programme will strengthen their academic network and facilitate collaborations across academia, policy, industry, civil society, and government to collectively design a better future.

The following provisions will be provided to the selected fellow:

• Salary to be provided by CUHK (on the basis of leave entitlement and on leave granted)
• Housing allowance to be offered by CUHK
• Additional housing allowance may be considered and provided by CASBS upon request
• Relocation allowance will be provided by CASBS. The value of the allowance will vary depending on the home location and number of accompanying family members (if any)
• Research allowance will be provided by CASBS

The programme is now inviting applications for 2025-26 from full-time teaching appointees of Assistant Professor rank or above with at least three to four years past the doctorate or equivalent degree. The official visit period is from September 2025 to May 2026. The application deadline is 1 November 2024. For more information, please visit the website.

International Visiting Faculty Programme Offered by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

The International Visiting Faculty Programme offered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore in India is now open for applications. This initiative offers faculty members at various levels from any disciplines for short-term visits at IISc.

About IISc

Scope of Support

• Round-trip air ticket will be provided.
• A monthly honorarium will be provided.

Application

• Applicants must identify a host faculty at IISc for the proposed visit.
• The duration of the visit could last from 90 days to one year, and could be split into more than one visit upon completion of the first visit of 90 days. The visit(s) should be completed in an academic year (i.e., 1 August to 31 July).
• Application with the required documents should be submitted by the host faculty at IISc to the Chair of the Office of International Relations (chair.oir@iisc.ac.in).
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please refer to the PDF file or contact IISc via chair.oir@iisc.ac.in or iro.admin@iisc.ac.in. Applicants are advised to send a copy of their applications to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Ms. Carol Lee; carolkmlee@cuhk.edu.hk) for record.