SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme in the Yunnan Academy of Forestry Enrolment Guide for 2019
About the programme
Project background
To strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of forestry research in Southeast Asia through information exchange, capacity development and collaboration, the Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet) established the Sino–ASEAN Network of Forestry Research Institutes (SANFRI) in 2018. SANFRI provides support for young forestry researchers in the region through research fellowships, visiting scholar programmes, small research grants and other activities to develop studies on forest rehabilitation.
Yunnan Academy of Forestry (YAF) is a member of the SANFRI mechanism and is a scientific research institution focusing on forestry research and promotion of forest-related technologies. In 2018, YAF and APFNet jointly launched the Visiting Scholar Programme under SANFRI to support ten highly capable young researchers from other members of SANFRI to conduct scientific research and academic exchanges in the field of sustainable forest management and rehabilitation in YAF.
Yunnan Academy of Forestry (YAF) is a member of the SANFRI mechanism and is a scientific research institution focusing on forestry research and promotion of forest-related technologies. In 2018, YAF and APFNet jointly launched the Visiting Scholar Programme under SANFRI to support ten highly capable young researchers from other members of SANFRI to conduct scientific research and academic exchanges in the field of sustainable forest management and rehabilitation in YAF.
Programme description
Funding for the Visiting Scholar Programme will be offered to young researchers from the member institutes of SANFRI to participate in research programmes conducted by YAF for three to six months. The research programmes cover silviculture, forest ecology, sustainable forest management, biological engineering, forest product processing, economic forestry, forest pest and disease management, and desertification control (see Annex 1 for more information on the research projects and areas covered in the programme)
Upon completion of each visit, participants of the Visiting Scholar Programme are required to submit two types of reports. First, a General Report to summarize the participant’s experience, lessons learned and any other reflections from the programme. Second, an Academic Report related to the technical areas of research during the programme. Participants visiting for longer than three months are expected to publish their academic reports under YAF. A certificate will be issued upon review and approval by an expert committee.
Upon completion of each visit, participants of the Visiting Scholar Programme are required to submit two types of reports. First, a General Report to summarize the participant’s experience, lessons learned and any other reflections from the programme. Second, an Academic Report related to the technical areas of research during the programme. Participants visiting for longer than three months are expected to publish their academic reports under YAF. A certificate will be issued upon review and approval by an expert committee.
Coverage of funding
Admitted visiting scholars will be offered funding by YAF and APFNet to cover the following costs:
1. Tuition fees;
2. Accommodation on campus;
3. A living allowance of CNY 2,300 per month for food, local transport and other expenses;
4. One round-trip ticket for international travel; and
5. Comprehensive medical insurance in case of hospitalization for serious complaints and accidental injuries.
1. Tuition fees;
2. Accommodation on campus;
3. A living allowance of CNY 2,300 per month for food, local transport and other expenses;
4. One round-trip ticket for international travel; and
5. Comprehensive medical insurance in case of hospitalization for serious complaints and accidental injuries.
Eligibility & application
Eligibility requirements
Basic eligibility requirements for programme applicants:
1. Citizenship of an ASEAN member economy;
2. Recommendation by a member institute of SANFRI (see Annex 2) with signature of the applicant’s nominating institute;
3. Under 45 years of age; and
4. Hold a doctorate degree in forestry or a related field (or a master’s degree with at least three years of work experience in forestry or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of work experience in forestry).
In addition to the above, the following qualifications are advantageous:
1. A strong background and interest in forestry research, teaching and management; and
2. Adequate command of spoken and written English or Chinese.
1. Citizenship of an ASEAN member economy;
2. Recommendation by a member institute of SANFRI (see Annex 2) with signature of the applicant’s nominating institute;
3. Under 45 years of age; and
4. Hold a doctorate degree in forestry or a related field (or a master’s degree with at least three years of work experience in forestry or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of work experience in forestry).
In addition to the above, the following qualifications are advantageous:
1. A strong background and interest in forestry research, teaching and management; and
2. Adequate command of spoken and written English or Chinese.
Documents required for programme application
1. Completed application form (see Annex 2);
2. Resume (CV);
3. Passport identification page;
4. Diploma(s) for doctorate and all previous academic degrees, or an equivalent degree from an accredited higher education institute in forestry or a related field;
5. Other relevant materials deemed necessary to prove the applicant’s skills, such as certificates in language skills or accreditation in academic publications.
2. Resume (CV);
3. Passport identification page;
4. Diploma(s) for doctorate and all previous academic degrees, or an equivalent degree from an accredited higher education institute in forestry or a related field;
5. Other relevant materials deemed necessary to prove the applicant’s skills, such as certificates in language skills or accreditation in academic publications.
Application procedure
Application period:
1 November to 31 December 2018
Application deadline:
31 December 2018
Admission process:
A completed application form and supporting materials must be submitted by 31 December 2018 to be eligible for consideration. Please submit all application materials by:
1. Emailing the scanned copies of the application materials to the SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF c/o Ms Zhang Qun at 719237225@qq.com; or
2. Mailing all hard copies of the application materials to the SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF addressed to:
Recipient: Ms Zhang Qun
Mailing address:
Yunnan Academy of Forestry
No.2, Lan’an Road, Panlong District, Kunming,
Yunnan 650201, P.R. China
Tel: 0086-0871-65211539
Fax: 0086-0871-65150250
Note: Application materials will not be returned regardless of whether the applicant is accepted.
Date of decision:
Decision letters will be emailed to applicants on or before 31 January 2019.
1 November to 31 December 2018
Application deadline:
31 December 2018
Admission process:
A completed application form and supporting materials must be submitted by 31 December 2018 to be eligible for consideration. Please submit all application materials by:
1. Emailing the scanned copies of the application materials to the SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF c/o Ms Zhang Qun at 719237225@qq.com; or
2. Mailing all hard copies of the application materials to the SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF addressed to:
Recipient: Ms Zhang Qun
Mailing address:
Yunnan Academy of Forestry
No.2, Lan’an Road, Panlong District, Kunming,
Yunnan 650201, P.R. China
Tel: 0086-0871-65211539
Fax: 0086-0871-65150250
Note: Application materials will not be returned regardless of whether the applicant is accepted.
Date of decision:
Decision letters will be emailed to applicants on or before 31 January 2019.
Enrolment
The enrolment date will be determined by the accepted visiting scholar and the Programme Office once the applicant receives the acceptance and invitation letters. However, the admitted visiting scholars must complete the programme before 31 December 2019.
Contact information
1. APFNet
Contact person : Ms Chen Yijue or Ms Wang Jiayi
Telephone : +86-10-66007866-8019
Fax: +86-10-84216958
Email: chenyijue@apfnet.cn, wangjiayi@apfnet.cn
2. SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF
Contact person : Ms Zhang Qun or Ms Sun Rui
Tel : +86-0871-65211539/65151775
Fax: +86-0871-65150250
Email: 719237225@qq.com; sunrui2017@qq.com
Annex 1 Profile of Academic Specialists.pdf
Annex 2 Application Form.doc
Contact person : Ms Chen Yijue or Ms Wang Jiayi
Telephone : +86-10-66007866-8019
Fax: +86-10-84216958
Email: chenyijue@apfnet.cn, wangjiayi@apfnet.cn
2. SANFRI Visiting Scholar Programme Office of YAF
Contact person : Ms Zhang Qun or Ms Sun Rui
Tel : +86-0871-65211539/65151775
Fax: +86-0871-65150250
Email: 719237225@qq.com; sunrui2017@qq.com
Annexes
Annex 1 Profile of Academic Specialists.pdfAnnex 2 Application Form.doc
