17th ASEF University, Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities

The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) are pleased to invite qualified individuals from Asia and Europe to participate in the 17th ASEF University (AU17) themed "Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities".

You are ELIGIBLE to apply if you are:

• A citizen of any ASEM country 
• A student or a young professional
• Between 18-30 years old
• Proficient in the English language (written and verbal)
• Knowledgeable/experienced in basic photo and video editing
• Studying or working in the general fields of:
• Fine Arts
• Arts Management
• Architecture
• Archaeology 
• History
• Museology
• Communication / Media
• Language and Literature

How to apply for AU17?

1. Submit your online application form
2. Email following attachments in a single ZIP or RAR file with this filename format:
   COUNTRY of Citizenship_FIRSTName_ LASTName_AU17_Documents.zip or .rar

• 1-page Resume
• Face photo (in .JPG format; >70 KB)
• Transcript of records (in .JPG format; >70 KB)

What happens if you get shortlisted?

• ASEF will send you a notification via email. You will be scheduled to have a conversation with one of our staff

When will you know the results?

• A final list of candidates will be posted on www.asef.org within the 2nd week of May 2011.

When is the deadline for applications?

• Monday, 02 May 2011, 1200H Singapore time

ASEF and USM will cover the accommodation and meal costs, including all local travel arrangements (related to AU17) in Penang.

Selected participants will receive a 50% travel subsidy with a cap of EUR 250 for participants coming from Asia, and EUR 500 for those coming from Europe. (see “Important Note” section on the online application form for full description).