National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) is Thailand's most prestigious graduate school for public administration and business. NIDA's MBA program is the most highly ranked in Thailand. NIDA has almost 9,000 students and is located in Bangkok.

Program Orientation
Opportunity for independent research or study for one month.

Academic Program

• NIDA has strong programs in business and public administration.

Housing
Housing is provided.

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a tenure-line faculty member (including librarian) or research scientist/scholar at any IU campus. Non tenure-line faculty members whose evaluation criteria for promotion include research or creative activity are also eligible with an explanation in the letter of support from their dean or chair.
• Have a clear research agenda that can be accommodated by NIDA.

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• November 16, 2012
• Notification by January 11, 2013

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds for the cost of round-trip airfare.
• NIDA provides accommodations and a living stipend.

Selection Process

• OVPIA will seek a preliminary recommendation from the University Committee on Asian Exchanges.
• A final recommendation from the International Affairs Exchange Review Committee will be required before sending dossiers to partner institutions for final approval.

Proposal Instructions

• Candidates may apply to use positions in a variety of ways.
• We invite proposals to conduct research, consult with colleagues, or offer lectures or short courses.
• Applicants should indicate how their proposals are important to their professional development, the development of a school or departmental affiliation, or the development of the partner institution.
• Research proposals should include an outline of the project and should specifically identify local resources the candidate would employ.
• An applicant who proposes to offer lectures or a short course should provide confirmation that his/her topics are of interest to colleagues at the partner institution.