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The Peace Process in Aceh, Indonesia

PhD Scholarship, Department of Political and Social Change, RSPAS

Three years full-time with a possible six month extension, open to domestic and international students

Application closing date: 11 May 2009

We are seeking a suitably qualified applicant to participate in an ARC-funded research project that explores the peace process in Aceh, Indonesia. The PhD research will focus on the transformation and experiences of supporters of the Free Aceh Movement. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Edward Aspinall in the Department of Political and Social Change. The ANU is a world-leading institution in the study of Indonesia, with over 30 full time researchers in the field. The PhD will require around twelve months of field work in Indonesia. The stipend is $20,427 per annum, tax free. (2009 rate) Applicants should have at least an honours degree or equivalent in Political Science, Asian Studies or a related discipline, have demonstrated research capacity and potential and be capable of conducting field research in the Indonesian language. Research or related field experience in Aceh will be an advantage. Appropriate fieldwork funds will be available for the successful candidate. The scholarship is open to domestic and international applicants.

Further information, including copy of the original project, is available from Dr Edward Aspinall (edward.aspinall@anu.edu.au)

Applicants should complete the standard application form for admission to a research program and/or scholarship application. Please indicate on your application that you wish to be considered for the "Peace Process in Aceh, Indonesia" scholarship.

For more, see: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/graduateresearch.php or contact: researchstudents.cap@anu.edu.au