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Summary:
Up to four lecturing, research, or lecturing/research awards.
Program Overview:
Applications will be accepted from both academics and professionals. English is widely spoken in Malaysia. Applicants should have at least 3 years of university teaching experience beyond the Ph.D. or terminal degree. Teaching assistantship does not count toward the required 3 years. Grant may also include limited funding for travel to other locations in Southeast Asia in support of research proposals if approved by the Commission prior to travel and if the grant length is at least 5 months. In recent years, the typical grantee for Malaysia has included a combination of lecturing and research, with lecture topics determined by the host institution and the research planned by the grantee. For research grantees, the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange expects that Fulbright Scholars provide research leadership in a broad range of disciplines and encourages them to work with local universities to develop research proposals involving joint activities with Malaysian scholars. Although many Malaysian faculty members have earned advanced degrees from U.S. universities and individual linkages to the U.S. academic sector are numerous, higher education in Malaysia continues to be strongly influenced by much closer ties to British universities and, more recently, Australian universities. Malaysia offers promising opportunities for research in such scientific areas as agriculture, forestry and tropical ecology, as well as Southeast Asian history and society, media and information technology. There is also great need for American studies lecturers. Few Malaysian universities offer programs in American studies, and the need for a seasoned American studies specialist has increased due to its closer relationship with the U.S. politically and economically. In response to the continued demand for interfaith dialogue, the Commission gives special emphasis to topics of comparative religion and especially topics that relate to Islam. The first semester begins in late May or early June 2009 and the second in November 2009. Research grantees must complete work by April 2010. Awards for lecturing and lecturing/research are for graduate-level teaching, faculty seminars and workshops. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. James Coffman, Executive Director of the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange at: coffmanjm@macee.org.my for further information about the country or for leads to university contacts.
Stipend: US$2,054 per month paid in local currency at prevailing exchange rate. As of November 2007, US$1=3.35 Malaysian Ringgits.
Maintenance: Subsistence allowance of US$220 (in local currency) per month for one dependent and US$410 per month for two or more dependents if the dependent stays in Malaysia for 80% or more of the entire grant duration. Housing is provided by host institution or a housing allowance of US$500 per month will be provided.
Travel/Relocation: Round-trip travel for the grantee. Travel benefits of US$2,500 for one dependent who accompanies the grantee for more than 80% of grant period. Baggage allowance of US$600. One-time relocation allowance of US$1,020.
Tuition Assistance: n.a.
Other Benefits:
Book allowance of US$200. Each grant may include funding up to a maximum of US$1,000 (equivalent in local currency) for additional travel: one trip within Malaysia and one trip to another ASEAN country. Each trip must have an academic focus, such as visiting an academic institution, and must include lectures or other academic programs. Each trip and academic program must be approved by the Commission prior to travel. Commission staff can assist with contacts at other institutions and in other ASEAN countries.
East Asia and the Pacific|Malaysia
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