The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship programme aims to support an original research project investigating issues relating to design and architecture in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, and between the region and other parts of the world. Apart from expanding the current body of knowledge in these areas, it is hoped that the findings from the fellowship will also inform future acquisitions and other programmes at M+.
Applicants should engage in advanced historical research on either a single discipline, such as architecture, graphic design, industrial design and urbanism, or cross-disciplinary developments, taking into consideration the region’s cultural, social, economic and political milieus as well as its international and cross-cultural networks.
Stipend
The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellow will be provided a lump-sum stipend of up to $40,000 HKD (equivalent to around $5,150 USD) per month for three to six months to cover research-related and living costs. (The monthly stipend may be prorated for a part-time fellow, depending on individual circumstances.) An overseas fellow may request a one-time travel subsidy of up to $10,000 HKD (equivalent to around $1,290 USD), covering the transportation to and from the place of origin and Hong Kong.
Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are taken into account when assessing each application:
• Originality in expanding and reinterpreting existing knowledge, or producing new knowledge, of design
and architecture in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, within a regional and global context
• Potential for expanding the understanding and scope of the museum’s current and future collections,
programming and curatorial strategies in design and architecture
• Proven ability of the candidate in undertaking advanced research
The deadline for submitting the application is June 30 2015.
Please send all application materials digitally and address enquiries to
designfellow@wkcda.hk.
For further information, please visit http://www.westkowloon.hk/en/designfellow
Applicants should engage in advanced historical research on either a single discipline, such as architecture, graphic design, industrial design and urbanism, or cross-disciplinary developments, taking into consideration the region’s cultural, social, economic and political milieus as well as its international and cross-cultural networks.
Stipend
The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellow will be provided a lump-sum stipend of up to $40,000 HKD (equivalent to around $5,150 USD) per month for three to six months to cover research-related and living costs. (The monthly stipend may be prorated for a part-time fellow, depending on individual circumstances.) An overseas fellow may request a one-time travel subsidy of up to $10,000 HKD (equivalent to around $1,290 USD), covering the transportation to and from the place of origin and Hong Kong.
Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are taken into account when assessing each application:
• Originality in expanding and reinterpreting existing knowledge, or producing new knowledge, of design
and architecture in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, within a regional and global context
• Potential for expanding the understanding and scope of the museum’s current and future collections,
programming and curatorial strategies in design and architecture
• Proven ability of the candidate in undertaking advanced research
The deadline for submitting the application is June 30 2015.
Please send all application materials digitally and address enquiries to
designfellow@wkcda.hk.
For further information, please visit http://www.westkowloon.hk/en/designfellow