Applications are invited for maximum 5 (five) Grace Morley Research Fellowships, to be awarded by ICOM India Trust, from individual members of ICOM in the Asia-Pacific region, having a minimum of three years continuous paid membership of ICOM for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. Applicants shall be engaged in curatorial, research and work pertaining to development of museums and the museum profession. The fellowship will cover both ways air ticket and reasonable daily allowance in Milan (Italy) for 8 days for participation in the next ICOM General Conference during 3-9 July 2016, with a view to offer opportunities for enriching the on-going research work of the candidates through interaction with ICOM members from different parts of the world. Applications must reach the Secretary, ICOM India Trust latest by December 31, 2015, along with the following:-
1. A 500 words comprehensive research report on any topic relating to development of museums or the museum profession, currently undertaken by the candidate;
2. A 200 words statement of the applicant's motivation for attending the General Conference and the benefits which he/she expects to derive from it;
3. A curriculum vitae indicating, name, age, citizenship, home address, institutional address, contact phone, fax, e-mail address, ICOM membership details, details of qualification, employment positions held, details of work in museums(s), research experience, publications etc.;
4. Names and e-mail addresses of two eminent museum professionals aware of candidate's work from whom reference will be sought for by ICOM India Trust.
The candidates must remain active in the International Committees of ICOM of their choice and must be invited to make presentations in the International Committee meetings coinciding with the ICOM General Conference in Milan.
The award shall be announced by 01 April 2016. Awards will be given strictly on merit and subject to fulfillment of all conditions. Relaxation may be made by the Trust in case of candidates otherwise suitable. ICOM-India Trust reserves the right for the selection of candidates and shall hold the right of publishing the concerned research report of the selected candidate.
Applications may be sent by e-mail to the following person:
Mr G S Rautela, Secretary, ICOM India Trust, Kolkata, and
Director General, National Council of Science Museums
Phone (91 33) 2357 5544, (91) 9830732065, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Postal Address: Sector V, Block GN, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700091 (India)
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