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Center for Digital Society, Universitas Gadjah Mada
BC 202, Fisipol Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Office: (+62)274563362 ext.116
Website: cfds.fisipol.ugm.ac.id
Center for Digital SocietyResearch Fellowship Program
Center for Digital Society aims to expand its
collaborative research scope by inviting early
career scholars to conduct research related to
digital society issues. We are looking to work
with scholars from all disciplines to take part
in our research environment in this fellowship
program.
Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Position: Visiting Researcher
Introduc�on
Center for Digital Society is a research center established by the Faculty of Social and Political
Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta. The institution is created under the concern over the
impeccable influence of information technology on the contemporary dynamics of society and politics.
The phenomenon triggers new patterns and complexities in the society, and thus requires new
approaches in managing such complexities.
CfDS pledged to delve more into the study of contemporary digital society, including related
issues surrounding the topic; such as the issues of smart city and urban development. The emphasis is
then put on the utilization of technology to shape the society in becoming digitized, as well as to bring
solvency to social issues.
Program
Ÿ Applicants are open to early career
researchers (non-Indonesian nationality)
who:
are currently pursuing their master's
degree (preferably undergoing thesis
with a corresponding theme to the
topics given), or
have received their master's degree in
relevant studies
Ÿ Fluency in English
Ÿ Committed and willing to take part in
Center for Digital Society research
Requirements
Ÿ Conduct research related to the given topics
Ÿ Contribute to CfDS collective research and
academic activities (discussion,
dissemination, etc.)
Responsibili�es
Ÿ An all-inclusive and fixed monthly stipend
Ÿ research grant
Ÿ Opportunity to have their research
published in books or journals
Ÿ Networks with public and private
stakeholders
Fellowship benefits
Accomodation
Benefits US Dollar
Monthly Stipend
US $750
Living cost in Yogyakarta refers tohttps://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Yogyakarta?display Currency=USD-
US $750
Theme and topics
Our general theme is related to one of our main research themes, that is: The Future Technology
and Society. Higher preferences will be given to candidates who are focusing their research on
analyzing the social dimension sector of the following research topics:
Ÿ Big data and digital society
Ÿ Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital society
Applica�on
Ÿ Cover letter (1 page)
Ÿ Research Statement
Ÿ elaborating on what you think are the key questions to be examined regarding digital
Ÿ society for the next 2-3 years (300-500 words)
Ÿ Research Plan for one project
Ÿ the plan should address the research question, methodology and timeline for 2 months
Ÿ (1 page each, 1.5-spaced)
Ÿ Curriculum Vitae
Ÿ Official academic transcript of grades
Ÿ Supporting documents (English proficiency proof, etc)
Please submit one original and one copy of a complete application consisting of the following:
Qualifica�on for acceptance
Ÿ By the end of the application process CfDS will disclose the grading and decision which were
made by our board of directors. The results would be the following
Ÿ : Comprehensive research plan, strong research statement, supported by relevant90-100
Ÿ experience.
Ÿ : Good research plan, clear research statement, and supported by experience in doing89-79
Ÿ research.
Ÿ : Qualified research plan, satisfying research statement, and supported by studying79-69
Ÿ experience.
Ÿ : unqualified>69
Please submit one original and one copy of a complete application consisting of the following:
25 September
26-28 September
Application Closed
Assessment Period
1 October Announcement
1 – 21 October Visiting Researcher Preparation Period
22 October – 21 DecemberFellowship Period
Ÿ Cloud computing and digital society
Ÿ Cybersecurity and digital society
Timeline 2018
Enquiries: please contact the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Arumdriya Murwani
Please send the application in a compressed version to with [email protected]
subject: .Research Fellowship Program – Candidate
Application will be closed by 25th September 2018, 11.59 pm (GMT+7).