Current opportunities

ITAC 2023 Call for Ideas: Mobilities

Learn more: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/ai/insights-through-asia-challenge 

The Asian Institute’s Richard Charles Lee Insights through Asia Challenge (ITAC) is an award-winning experiential learning program that supports outstanding original student research and research-related travel.

This year, ITAC invites students to propose research projects on the theme of MOBILITIES in Asia. We call on ALL U OF T STUDENTS (undergraduate and graduate across all 3 campuses) who want to connect classroom learning to fieldwork in Asia.

Students apply in small teams of 2-4, and awarded teams will be funded to travel to Asia for up to 3 weeks to conduct research over the summer semester. Projects should address a specific issue within the broad theme of mobilities (e.g., circulations of people, commodities, money, ideas, and ideologies) in the context of larger forces (e.g., global markets, socio-politics, emerging technologies and digital spaces, the environment, health, etc.). We invite teams to produce their research in a form well-suited to their project. For example, past ITAC awardees have created policy reports, journal articles, short documentaries, interactive websites, or events. Awarded teams will also complete a short written report (following an ITAC template) at the conclusion of the project.

ITAC is a uniquely immersive and supported research experience. Students prepare extensively for fieldwork and receive academic and professional development training, cultivating all the tools necessary for a successful ITAC experience.

ITAC culminates with a public showcase of research outcomes in September 2023.

Selected teams will receive an award of approximately $3000 each (per student).

Any Questions?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shannon Garden-Smith (she/her), Research Coordinator

ai.coordinator@utoronto.ca, Rm 103N – North House, 1 Devonshire Place

2023 Big Ideas Competition: Exploring Global Taiwan

Call for Applications

Learn more: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/ai/big-ideas-exploring-global-taiwan

The Global Taiwan Studies Initiative’s Big Ideas Competition: Exploring Global Taiwan supports outstanding student experiential learning and research-related travel to Taiwan.

This year, Exploring Global Taiwan invites students to apply for a role in a small research team led by Professor Tong Lam, Director of the Global Taiwan Studies Initiative. We call on ALL U OF T STUDENTS (undergraduate and graduate across all 3 campuses) who want to connect classroom learning to fieldwork in Taiwan. *Please find details about the project theme and activities below.

Awarded students will be FUNDED to travel to Taiwan for approximately 7-10 days in early June 2023 while conducting research on this Professor-led project. Awardees gain direct research experience on a creative scholarly project with an expert in the field and have the opportunity to meet with academics, students, activists, and artists in Taiwan. Students will meaningfully shape the outcomes of the project and will also be required to complete a short written report (template provided).

In addition to a uniquely immersive and supported research experience, Exploring Global Taiwan students form a dynamic peer group. Students receive academic and professional development training, cultivating all the tools necessary for a successful Exploring Global Taiwan experience.

Exploring Global Taiwan will culminate with a public showcase of research outcomes in September 2023. 

Selected students will receive an award of approximately $3 000.

Any Questions?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shannon Garden-Smith (she/her), Research Coordinator

ai.coordinator@utoronto.ca, Rm 103N – North House, 1 Devonshire Place

Official rules

Currently registered undergraduate and graduate students from any of the University of Toronto’s three campuses are eligible to enter the contest. Each entrant may submit their work to no more than two of the following categories: (1) Single photograph: up to five single photographs; (2) Photographic series: up to five photographs as a cohesive series; (3) Video: a short video of no more than 60 seconds. Photographs and videos must be submitted in digital format. All images may have been taken at any time prior to the entry deadline date and time. Entrants should also submit an appropriate caption or short description for each entry that briefly explains the work and indicates where and when they were captured.

Photographs and videos that include sculptures, statues, paintings, and other works of art will be accepted as long as they do not constitute copyright infringement or fraud. When photographing someone else’s work, the object must be in its environment and not a full-frame close-up of another person’s art. 

The submitted photographic or video work, in its entirety, must be created by the Contest entrant. By entering the Contest, the entrant acknowledges and warrants that the submitted photograph or video is an original work created solely by the entrant, that the photograph and video does not infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, moral rights, rights of privacy/publicity or intellectual property rights of any person or entity, and that no other party has any right, title, claim, or interest in the photograph or video. The entrant accepts all responsibility for any copyright issues that may arise. Contest judges reserve the right not to accept any work without explanation.

By entering the contest, the entrant grants permission to the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies to use the work on the Program website as well as other promotional materials.

All entries must be received by April 3, 2023, 11:59 PM EDT. In submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules.

Prizes

FIRST PRIZE: $200 and exhibition of the work at the Asian Institute’s gallery or website.
SECOND AND THIRD PRIZE: A book of the entrant’s choice that has been authored by a core faculty member of the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto (subject to availability and cost restrictions to be determined by the Chu Program Director) and exhibition of the work at the Asian Institute’s gallery or website.

Judging

Submitted works will be judged by the Chu Program Director and one or more additional faculty or staff members affiliated with the Asian Institute, or an external expert. Winners will be announced within one month after the close of the Contest, unless unforeseen circumstances necessitate a postponement or cancellation.

Right to suspend or cancel contest

The Sponsor reserves the right to suspend or cancel the contest for any reason.

Limitation of liability

By entering this Contest, all entrants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Sponsor and its affiliates from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this Contest or any Contest-related activities.

Submission guidelines

Entrants must fill out the Entry Form and upload the images along with the form submission by April 3, 2023, 11:59 PM EDT. Still images must be a minimum of 1600×1200 and 300 dpi, and must be in jpg format. Videos must be at least in 1080p MP4 format. Higher resolution images and videos are encouraged. If you have any difficulties with the entry form or file submission, or any questions, please contact Katherine MacIvor, Program Advisor and Communications Officer, Asian Institute, at ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca. 

The Centre for South Asian Studies administers a number of awards to support graduate student research on South Asia.

The application deadline for 2023 will be Monday, April 10. Students may apply for more than one award, as long as their research fits the general description of any given award. Results are announced and funds are disbursed in May.

Please fill out the Application Form here and upload the supplementary materials listed below:

• Proposal for the deployment of funds, based on your academic research and project (500 words)
• Curriculum vitae (including contact information and the names and contact information for 2 academic referees)
• Academic transcript (printout or pdf from ACORN is fine)
• A 5–10 page writing sample
• If the award you are applying for is an OSOTF award, then you must also complete the SGS Financial Needs Assessment Form. This is only necessary for awards with an asterisk (*) below.

If you have any questions about the awards or the application form, please contact Katherine MacIvor at ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca.

India-Canada Association Scholarship

Value: Approximately $1,000 – $3,000
Description and eligibility: Awarded to one or more graduate students at the University of Toronto engaged in research in the field of South Asian Studies. This award is made on the basis of academic merit. Preference will be given to candidates whose research activities require travel to India.

Sandhya and Riten Ray Award for Indian Philosophy and Religion

Value: Approximately $500 – $1,000
Description and eligibility: Awarded to one or more graduate students at the University of Toronto who have demonstrated excellence in study or research in religion and/or philosophy of India, preferably with special emphasis on humanism and spiritualism in ancient Indian philosophy. Excellence may be demonstrated by grades in courses, academic essays, or research (in progress or completed).

Diljit and Gulshan Juneja Award for South Asian Studies*

Value: Approximately $500 – $1,000

Description and eligibility: Awarded to one or more master’s or doctoral students in any department or faculty in the University whose course program or research is concentrated in the area of South Asian Studies. This is an OSOTF award and is made on the basis of qualifying Ontario residency, financial need, and academic merit.

India's 50th Anniversary Graduate Prize* 

Value:  Approximately $1,200 – $2,500
Description and eligibility: Awarded to one or more students. Recipients must be enrolled at the graduate level in social sciences or humanities, and their study or research must be focused on India. This is an OSOTF award and is made on the basis of qualifying Ontario residency, financial need, and academic merit.

Indo-Canadian Advisory Group Bursary for the Study of India*

Value: Approximately $2,000
Description and eligibility: Recipient must be enrolled in the Collaborative Master’s or Doctoral Specialization in South Asian Studies. Preference will be given to students whose course of study or research is focused on India. This is an OSOTF award and is made on the basis of qualifying Ontario residency, financial need, and academic merit.

Shirley Uldall Memorial Book Prize*

Value: Approximately $250
Description and eligibility: Awarded to one or more graduate students in the Collaborative Master’s or Doctoral Specialization in South Asian Studies who has completed or is currently taking SAS2004H. This is an OSOTF award and is made on the basis of qualifying Ontario residency, financial need, and academic merit.

This award provides undergraduate students with financial assistance for international learning experiences in or related to Asia, such as studying an Asian language abroad, undertaking field research or special projects, or participating in an international field school. Students will be expected to provide the Asian Institute with updates about their experience and produce a short report with photos upon completion of their travel. Quality of proposal and financial need will be considered.

Award Value: up to $3,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate students in any faculty or program at the University of Toronto, including UTM and UTSC. Students in the Contemporary Asian Studies and South Asian Studies undergraduate programs will receive priority.

Safety Abroad: Travel awards are paid at the time of travel after students have completed a Safety Abroad Workshop and registered with the Safety Abroad Office.

How to Apply: Applications are accepted and will be considered at any time throughout the year. Please allow 3-4 weeks for notification of the outcome of your application. Please submit the following materials to ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca as a single pdf attachment. The email subject line should be “Joseph Wong Student Experience Fund Application” and the file name of the pdf should be LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME-JWSEF.

• Statement of Research/Study Interest (This should be no more than 1 page and outline the international learning experience you plan to undertake, including the academic rationale and the significance to your program of study. If you are proposing an independent research project, you must name a U of T faculty member who is willing to supervise your research and also outline the proposed timeline, location, and planned method of data collection for your research.)
• Curriculum Vitae (including contact information and student number)
• Academic transcript (PDF from ACORN)
• Budget (a detailed breakdown of estimated costs)
• Documentation of Financial Need (OSAP assessment, if eligible, or a short paragraph describing your financial need for this award)
• Reference Letter (One page letter of support from a University of Toronto faculty member. This should be emailed directly by the faculty member to ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca.)

Questions: Please contact Katherine MacIvor (Program Advisor and Communications Officer, Asian Institute) at ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca or 416-946-8832.

Filling sessional lecturer positions under the CUPE3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

How to submit an application

The Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in the Faculty of Arts & Science may hire Sessional Lecturers to deliver some of its undergraduate courses. Specific courses will be posted on the Asian Institute website at https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/ai/opportunities/, and on our Departmental bulletin board at 1 Devonshire Place, North House, outside room 228N. To be considered for a position, the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and Curriculum Vitae must be submitted to:

Katherine MacIvor
Program Advisor, Asian Institute
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
1 Devonshire Place, Room 228N
Toronto, ON M5S 3K7
Email: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-946-8832

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications and CVs be submitted via email.

General information

Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in May for Winter or Fall courses; and in March for Spring and Summer courses. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.

Applications will be retained for twenty-four (24) months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for specific positions for the subsequent twenty-four (24) months.

This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Please visit the University’s Current Opportunities Webpage for Sessional Lecturer positions: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/go/CUPE-3902-%28Unit-3%29-Opportunities/2607317/