Deadline: February 23, 2021
Are you interested in real-world problem-solving, research with impact and networking opportunities? Join the Digital Asia Hub/Berkman Klein Center Research Sprint – Spring 2021 open to Masters- and PhD-level students from all disciplines and geographies.
The Digital Asia Hub in collaboration with the Berkman Klein Center and the Global Network of Internet & Society Centers and under the patronage of the Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier is looking for students who want to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team from mid-March to mid-May 2021 on exploring the notion of “digital self-determination” from different perspectives and across cultural contexts.
The goal of the sprint is to create and populate an evolving repository of readings, case studies, examples, and narratives that together provide a thick description of the evolving notion of digital self-determination and its normative context.
Benefits
- Research with impact: A unique opportunity to participate in hands-on research activities on a pressing issue and with real-world impact opportunity.
- Mentorship and networking: Engaging with leading experts in the field of digital technology, education, policy, and ethics and making connections with other scholars around the world.
- Skill building: As part of an interdisciplinary research team and on an accelerated timeline, improve and expand research and collaboration skills.
- Students who complete the program will be eligible for a stipend of up to $1,000.
- International students based in the US without an eligible work permit are NOT eligible for the stipend. Otherwise, students from around the world are welcomed to apply. Please consult your legal counsel and institution if you have questions about your eligibility to participate/receive stipends. Stipend payments will come from the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society.
Eligibility
- Open to students globally.
- Applicant must have passion for interdisciplinary research in a novel and highly collaborative program.
- Excellent academic qualifications (near-completed Masters degree; PhD in progress/planned or advanced PhD, post-doctoral researcher).
- Fluency in English and knowledge of one other language are a plus.
- Commitment to take part in weekly ~2-hour virtual sessions between March 15 and May 15 on Thursdays at 8am (Eastern Standard Time)/9pm (Hong Kong time) and a willingness to attend periodic social gatherings.
- Average time commitment of up to 10 hours a week, depending on your capacities.
- Motivation to produce research outputs within the time of the sprint and to contribute to a joint publication.
Application
Apply by filling out the application form by Tuesday, February 23 by 8:00am (EST/Boston time)/9pm (Hong Kong time). Applicants will receive notification of admission no later than Friday, March 5 by 5:00pm (EST/Boston time)/6am (Hong Kong time).
The form will require that you include a link to your CV or Resume that is accessible online (on a website, in a cloud-drive, etc). Please make sure if using a cloud-storage, the link settings are set to allow for people to access the document.
For more information, visit Digital Asia Hub/BKC Research Sprint.
