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

( ).arumdriya.murwani@outlook.com

Please send the application in a compressed version to with cfds.fisipol@ugm.ac.id

subject: .Research Fellowship Program – Candidate

Application will be closed by 25th September 2018, 11.59 pm (GMT+7).