Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University

The Foundation for Australian Studies in China (FASIC) is seeking Expressions of Interest for the inaugural BHP Billiton Chair of Australian Studies at Peking University.

The creation of the Chair will enhance Australian Studies at Peking University and support Australian Studies Centres located at other Chinese universities and institutes. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2012. Further information is available on the FASIC website.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan

The Australian Academy of Science, in association with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the Australian Research Council, invites applications from Australian researchers to undertake Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan. Applications are welcome from researchers in the humanities. The closing date is Friday 16 March 2012.

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Collaborating with Europe: Opportunities and Strategies for Funding

A workshop designed for researchers to explore research and funding opportunities with Europe. Applicable to all disciplines. Friday 25 November 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am, at the Centre for European Studies, 1 Liversidge Street (Building 67C). Bookings can be made here. For more information, email europe@anu.edu.au

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EC Culture Programme

To facilitate cultural cooperation beyond Europe, the European Commission provides funds for cooperation projects with Third Countries. For 2013, these funds can be used by Australian cultural organisations in collaboration with European partners. For application information see website.

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Applications Open for Visiting Professor in Australian Studies, University of Tokyo

Applications are invited for the Visiting Professor in Australian Studies, University of Tokyo, 2012 – 2013. A full position description and application procedures are available from the International Australian Studies Association. Applications close Friday 14 October 2011.

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Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Programme for Japan

Applications are now open for the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Programme for Japan. Up to 100 scholarships will be offered by this one-off programme, which is intended provide assistance for education exchange in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake on 11 March 2011.

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New Collaboration with Italy

The Academy has signed a new agreement with the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei which paves the way for a research exchange programme between the two countries.

On 8 June 2011 a memorandum of understanding was signed by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and Professor Alberto Quadrio Curzio, Vice Presidente of the Lincei. We are very grateful to the Italian Embassy in Canberra for brokering this collaboration.

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Establishment of Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities

The Australian Academy of the Humanities warmly welcomes the establishment of the Hong Kong Academy of Humanities. As the peak body representing humanities academia in Hong Kong, it aims to promote outstanding scholarly achievements of the territory through meaningful engagement and cooperation with similar institutions internationally.

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