Non-Resident WSD-Handa Fellow Opportunities

Description of Non-Resident WSD Handa Fellowship Program

Non-resident WSD-Handa fellows will attend two to four conferences annually as part of the Pacific Forum CSIS Young Leaders program including one each in Europe and in Southeast Asia. In this program, the Pacific Forum CSIS brings “Young Leaders” – the next generation of security policy specialists (ages late 20s to early 30s) – to conferences to give them unique insights into the subjects, begin the process of networking with future peers, and provide a next generation perspective on critical issues (For more information, please see Young Leaders program).

In choosing non-resident fellows, Pacific Forum CSIS will give special consideration to those from lesser developed Southeast Asian nations and to those in Europe who focus on East Asia security issues.  We are especially interested in Young Leaders from different fields and perspectives and we emphasize problem solving rather than mere analysis and assessment.

Eligibility

  • From East Asia – and especially Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam – Europe, and North America.

  • A bachelor’s degree by the start of the Fellowship.

  • Proficient in English (verbal and written skills).

Application Procedures

Pacific Forum is accepting applications year-round for the Non-resident WSD-Handa Fellowship.

  • Non-resident WSD-Handa Fellowship application (Download PDF or MS Word)

  • A cover letter detailing interests and why the WSD-Handa 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 WSD-Handa Fellow (not to exceed 1,500 words)

Applications should be sent via postal mail or e-mail to:

Attn:  WSD-Handa Fellow Program
Pacific Forum CSIS
1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1150
Honolulu, HI 96813
Email:  Pacificforum@pacforum.org