University Fellowship Program 
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The Hong Kong Baptist University is pleased to invite applications/nominations 
for the program of University Fellowships.  Under the program, a maximum of 
six Fellows will be invited to the University every year.  
 
 
AIMS:          To strengthen and enhance research and teaching within the 
	       Institution and to foster research collaboration among local 
	       and overseas scholars.  
 
PURPOSES:      Fellows are expected to engage in research and other scholarly 
	       activities, jointly with colleagues of the University if 
	       possible, and to conduct seminars in their areas of 
	       speciality.    
 
ELIGIBILITY:   Scholars from outside Hong Kong with distinguished 
	       achievements in disciplines on Arts, Science, Social
               Science, Business and Communication  
 
TENURE:        From three to five months within a semester   
	       (1st semester: Sept to Jan; 2nd semester: Mid-Jan to June). 
 
VALUE:         Stipend of HK$25,000 per month; reimbursement for a round-trip 
	       economy class airfare (of the shortest route) of up to 
	       HK$15,000; short-term medical insurance; and university 
	       housing (at 7.5% of stipend). 
 
APPLICATION:   No special forms required.  Applications may be forwarded 
	       directly from interested scholars or by nomination from the 
	       departments or research centres of the University.

	       scholars concerned.  

	       Applicants/nominees should provide: 
  
	       (i)   a curriculum vitae; 
	       (ii)  a statement of proposed research projects/subjects 
			to be taught/seminars to be conducted; 
	       (iii) indication of the date of proposed tenure; and 
	       (iv)  a letter of recommendation from the Head of Institution. 
 

CLOSING DATE:  January 15 of each year.

               Applications should be addressed to: 
 
		   Office of the President & Vice-Chancellor 
		   Hong Kong Baptist University 
		   Kowloon Tong, Kowloon 
		   Hong Kong 
 

SELECTION:     Selection will be made by special panels organised by the 
	       President & Vice-Chancellor.  Applicants/nominees will be 
	       informed of the result within two months after the closing 
	       date.  
 
ENQUIRY:       For further information, please contact  
 
		   Office of the President & Vice-Chancellor 
		   Hong Kong Baptist University 
		   Kowloon Tong, Kowloon 
		   Hong Kong 
 
		   Tel:    (852) 2339-7502 
		   Fax:    (852) 2339-7374 
		   e-mail: pdo@hkbu.edu.hk  
 
 
October 24, 1997

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