ATSA Fellowships for South Asian Students, 2017-2018
INTRODUCTION
Applications are invited for ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship for the academic year 2017-2018. These fellowships are open to residents of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the arts and cultural sector of South Asia.
ARThinkSouthAsia is a management, policy and research programme in the arts and cultural sector. Initiated in 2010 by the Goethe-Institut in India, supported by the British Council since 2013 and the Piramal Art Foundation since 2014, the programme is dedicated to founding and supporting a cadre of arts managers committed to the cause of capacity building in the South Asian region.
COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY
Fellowships are available to pursue research programme.
Fellowships are awarded in the arts and cultural sector.
. Minimum 3 years of work experience in the arts/culture sector
. Submission of an on?going arts/culture project
. Open to residents of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka only
Nationality: Fellowship is open to residents of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka only.
CAREER PROSPECTS
To apply, please complete the application form on their website OR email the completed pdf form along with your supporting documents to atsa-at-arthinksouthasia.org. Please note that incomplete applications or applications sent via post will not be accepted. Applicants will then be required to submit
A countersigned contract that will be sent to you upon notification of selection
A scanned copy of your passport
A No Objection Certificate from your current employers (if applicable)
PAY PACKAGE
The Fellowship includes:
A two-week residential course in India in May 2017: This includes intensive modules in Strategic Planning, Cultural Policy, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, HR, and Finance. These modules will be led by a mix of Indian and international professional trainers and academics and will be supplemented by expert guest lectures. Participation in the residential programme is mandatory.
A 30-day secondment with a cultural institution in Germany/UK/South Asia over the year 2017-18.
A concluding seminar in May 2018. (to be confirmed)
Scholarship can be taken in India and Germany/UK/South Asia
Important Dates: The application deadline is November 15, 2016.