The topic, as you all know is China’s new leadership and its relations with India...
The Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives (FNVA) has conceived of this conference, entitled “Tibet’s Relations with the Himalaya” as the first in a three-part series to be held successively in J&K, Sikkim and Arunchal Pradesh..
The Chinese Constitution provides for autonomy for minorities. China also claims to have brought development at every Tibetan’s door and ‘liberated’ them from serfdom (?)..
Countries in South Asia share a large quantity of river water this conference provides an ideal platform for dialogue among the water sharing countries of Asia.
The Importance of Tibet as a geopolitical entity for India is well known. Developments on the Tibetan Plateau have a direct impact on India security..
As a follow up to the UN Declaration for building a culture of peace for the children of the world, FNVA introduces conflict prevention and resolution training modules for school teachers & students. FNVA's objective through its all inclusive educational programmes is to foster a culture of peace where the focus is the child
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The Foundation for Non-violent Alternatives (FNVA) is pleased to announce its Internship Programmes for budding students pursuing post graduate, M.Phil and Ph.D studies and scholars in Political Science, History, Economics, International Studies, Environment, and other related social sciences.
FNVA shall accept applications all through the year.
INTERNS:
The internship Programme caters primarily to students, interested in gaining further knowledge about the South Asian region and the security issues that confront the region today. FNVA’s Internship Program will help the candidate gain work experience, but also equip them with research, writing and other organizational skills as well.
Applicants should have completed their graduate/post graduate degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science, International Law, or any other related subject. Interns are expected to contribute Short Articles (800 words) / Special Reports (3000 Words) to FNVA’s Quarterly Journal as well as for its website.
From time to time Interns may perhaps be requested to assist in other related academic research and sometimes administrative activities of the Foundation.
VISITING FELLOWS:
FNVA invites applications from M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, as well as from researchers from India and abroad and faculty members from other Think Tank institutions from abroad to work as visiting researchers for a short period of time.
The primary objective of providing visiting fellowships is to assist research scholars from India and abroad, with their ongoing research dissertation or thesis.
Visiting Fellows are expected to write Short Articles (800 Words) / Issue Briefs (2500 Words) / Special Reports ( Quarterly Issue) (3000 Words) / Research Papers (6000-8000 Words). These articles shall appear on FNVA’s website. Visiting Fellows are also expected to make presentations related to their research activities in the Foundation and take part in other academic, administrative and research related activities. Visiting Fellows are also expected to write articles for the Indian press and select scientific journals. FNVA will assist where ever possible.
SELECTION:
Interns and Visiting Fellows will be selected by a subject wise committee set up by FNVA.
RESEARCH AREAS:
- South Asia and South East Asia
- Preference will be given to candidates interested in researching on Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Tibet in the following areas:
- Environment issues related to the South Asian Region - Tibetan Plateau and other related areas
- International Relations, International Law and Human Rights
- Economics, Politics and other Social Sciences
- Non-Violence as a strategy, Non-violence and peace education for school teachers and children.
WHAT FNVA OFFERES:
FIELD VISITS:
FNVA encourages Interns and Visiting Fellows to undertake field trips that will assist them in their research. Field trips may be within India or abroad. FNVA can support some overseas field visits.
MEETINGS:
FNVA will help Interns and Visiting Fellows meet policy makers, members of the strategic community, members of the press, academia, in India and where ever possible in the region.
ORGANISE EVENTS:
FNVA will organize events - discussions and conferences around research themes. FNVA will also organsie book launches.
STIPEND
FNVA will offer both Interns and Visiting Fellows a token honorarium to meet part of their expenses, especially those from outstation.
DURATION:
FNVA shall take 2 -3 months to revert with a final response during which additional information may be requested for. Interns and Visiting Fellows may apply for research for the duration of 3 months, 6 months to a year. Extension if required will be reviewed.
POSITIONS OFFERED:
FNVA has two positions each for Interns and Visiting Fellows working on similar topics/areas of research.
ACCOMMODATION:
Although the FNVA does not provide accommodation, it can help Interns and Visiting Fellows find suitable accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants may fill the application form below and attach their curriculum vitae along with it.
Those applying for the position of 'Visiting Fellow', are requested in addition to submit a short proposal of their intended research project. The applicant is requested to send two letters of reference.
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The applicant may post the application to the address of FNVA.
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