We invite early-career professionals, especially those from or residing in Australia, Japan, the Pacific Islands, South East and South Asia, or the United States, to apply to participate in the network. Applicants from other parts of the Indo-Pacific or from countries with an Indo-Pacific strategy are welcome to apply. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know one another over the course of three in-person meetings as well as online, as outlined below.
Applicants who are unsuccessful for the Indo-Pacific Cooperation Network may also be offered the chance to participate in other AIIA opportunities such as conference participation or separate study tours.
The cohort is strictly limited based on the quality of applications. Participants will be selected according to the requirements below and their ability to contribute to the subject matter at hand. Each physical trip will last around one week. Participants must commit to being available and willing to travel to the below locations during the following times.
The organisers will cover flights to each destination. All travel, meals, program fees, and other costs associated with the program from the time of arrival and departure at each destination, with certain exceptions such as bank fees for reimbursements, will also be covered.
Dates
DATE* |
ACTIVITY |
LOCATION |
12-31 July 2024
|
Study tour & policy roundtable scoping exercise |
Japan |
5-20 November 2024
|
AIIA National Conference & research meeting |
Australia |
January or February 2025
|
Online check in meeting |
Zoom
|
February or March 2025
|
Study Tour & Policy Roundtable |
Fiji and New Zealand (or other Pacific location)
|
April-June 2025
|
Publication |
Online
|
*We have done our best to provide an accurate timeline for applicants, however all dates listed are subject to change.
*The trips themselves will last about one week and we hope to schedule them within the times indicated above.
Requirements
To be eligible for participation in this program, participants must:
- Reside in or be a citizen of Australia, Japan, or another country in the Indo-Pacific, notably the Pacific Islands, South East or South Asia, or the United States. Those from outside the region might be accepted if they can demonstate a credible link to the region.
- Be available and able to travel to the relevant locations at the above times.
- Speak and write English at a level that would allow you to take part in research activities.
- Identify as an "Early-Career Professional" - In most cases, we consider early-career professionals to be those who have completed a tertiary degree in a relevant field within the past five to ten years and who are already engaged in employment. PhD researchers are encouraged to apply.
- Have a strong and demonstrable interest in disaster resilience and Indo-Pacific affairs.
- Demonstrate leadership capacity.
- Be available for all listed activities.
To apply, participants must complete the form below, submitting a CV of no more than two pages and a statement of interest of no more than one page. The statement of interest should demonstrate their leadership capacity and explain how they might use this project to strengthen knowledge that would be relevant to their careers. They should also demonstrate the nature of their interest in disaster resilience and Indo-Pacific affairs.
The forum will be held in English, and applications should be submitted in English. Participants must consent to be covered by a travel insurance policy provided by the AIIA or, in special circumstances, agree to provide their own travel insurance.
Applications close on May 30, 2024 (Australia/Japan time).
AUSTRALIA-BASED APPLICANTS ONLY: Priority will be given to applicants who are members of their state or territory's AIIA branch. If you are not yet a member of the AIIA, you can join HERE.