The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (hereafter referred to as “IAS”) is committed to creating an interdisciplinary intellectual platform for our faculty members. As a central activity of IAS, the Fellowship Scheme will undergo a revision starting from the 2025 academic year. The Fellowship Scheme invites staff members of the University to participate through an open recruitment process and recommendation by the Dean to engage in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research.
Purpose
IAS seeks to establish an interdisciplinary knowledge platform that will contribute to the University’s research strength, publication standards and international impact in interdisciplinary areas. Through interdisciplinary research projects and diversified academic exchange activities, it aims to foster potential inter-faculty collaborations, expand the scope of interdisciplinary academic and intellectual dialogue within the campus, and strengthen international exchanges and collaborations in various fields.
Objectives
- To enhance the research capacity, publication quality, and international impact of the faculty in humanities and social sciences at UM;
- To enrich the scholarship and intellectual dialogue in humanities on campus;
- To strengthen international exchange and collaboration in humanities at UM;
- To promote intellectual giving-back of UM to the Macao society;
Fellowship Appointment
Fellowship appointments will last two academic years. IAS will appoint successful applicants as IAS research fellows in the following categories:
- Senior Research Fellow (Chair Professor or Distinguished Professor);
- Research Fellow (Associate Professor or Professor);
- Junior Research Fellow (Assistant Professor or Instructor);
Commitment and Obligations
For fellows affiliated with the IAS, active participation in various activities to foster interdisciplinary exchange and contribute to the vibrant intellectual community is expected. The commitment includes:
- Active Engagement: Embrace involvement in IAS activities like seminars, workshops, conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations. This will enhance the academic atmosphere and promote knowledge exchange.
- Interdisciplinary Exchange: Engage with researchers from different disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. Enrich research outcomes and address complex societal challenges effectively.
- Producing Research Outputs: Conduct high-quality research aligned with IAS goals. Generate research outputs such as publications, conference presentations, and scholarly contributions. Contribute to knowledge advancement and showcase impact.
Application and Selection Process
- The candidate completes the application form and submits it to the IAS Office through email (ias.programme@um.edu.mo) or internal mail (E34-3004).
- Faculty review and evaluate the submitted applications.
- The IAS makes the decision on fellowship selection after comprehensive consideration.