Kelly Fellowship Opportunities

Description of the Kelly Fellowship Program

The duration of the Fellowship is between three and 12 months, and is expected to be full time (35 hours per week). Pacific Forum can accommodate one Fellow at a time, and will select the Kelly Fellow depending on the match of interests. Fellows will live and work in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Pacific Forum will provide a modest cost-of-living stipend of $2,000 per month, but otherwise Fellows must be able to cover their own transportation costs and living expenses. Fellows will spend approximately 50-60% of the time on a self-directed research project (with guidance from Pacific Forum senior staff), which should culminate as a monograph published in the Pacific Forum Issues and Insights series. The remainder of the time will be spent on research supporting Pacific Forum programs, activities, and senior staff research.

Eligibility

• Open citizenship with a focus on Korea.
• A bachelor’s degree by the start of the Fellowship.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written skills).
• For non-U.S. citizens, applicant must possess or be eligible for an extended stay visa.

Application Procedures

Pacific Forum is currently accepting applications for the Kelly Fellowship. The deadline for application is November 10 and fellowship start date will be in early January.

The application packet should include:

• Kelly Fellow application (Download PDF or MS Word)
• A cover letter detailing interests and why the Pacific Forum Kelly Fellowship will contribute to the applicant’s professional development
• Curriculum Vitae
• A letter of recommendation
• A description of a research project to undertake as a Kelly Fellow (not to exceed 1,800 words)

Applications can be submitted via postal mail for e-mail at:

Duties and responsibilities of the Kelly Fellow

• Conduct independent research aimed at producing a publishable monograph.
• Assist and participate in Pacific Forum conferences and Hawaii-based workshops and seminars.
• Screen international media for articles relating to nuclear energy transparency.
• Conduct research for Comparative Connections.
• Conduct research for senior staff on various economic, political, and security issues as may arise.

Information about living and working in Hawai’i

The Pacific Forum is based in downtown Honolulu on the island of O’ahu. O’ahu has an inexpensive, extensive, and dependable bus system, and the Forum is located near several bus routes. In general, cost-of-living in Hawaii is about 20% above the national average. Housing expenses are variable depending on individual preferences, and some are available within walking distance from the Forum’s office. An average one-bedroom apartment rents for $800-$1,000 per month, while a two- to three-bedroom house may range from $1,100-$1,500 per month. Shared housing may also be available for under $500. Further information on rentals, based on neighborhood and type, is available at Rentals Illustrated. The classified sections of the city’s newspaper, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, may also be helpful in determining budget needs.

Working in Hawai’i. The Pacific Forum will supply office space, a computer, and full-time access to the internet. In addition, there are numerous governmental and non-profit organizations with expertise on Asia-Pacific affairs that can serve as resources for coursework, specialists, seminars, conferences, and research materials.