NOTICE Call for Proposal - Young Professionals Exchange X Inter-Regional Dialogue (~06.17) (Closed) 2019.04.17

 

 

Call for Proposals

 

The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) in Seoul, ROK, July 17-18, 2019 

 

 

The Call for Proposals for TCS’ annual program of

in Seoul, on July 17-18, is now open.

 

The deadline for submitting a proposal is June 17, 2019.

Guidance and dialogue topics are outlined in detail below.

 

 

■Theme:

<20 Years of Trilateral Cooperation and Visions Beyond the Region>

- Multi-track Aspirations and Actions for ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation -

 

■Topics:


Paper (Proposal) presenters are expected to focus on one or more areas of ASEAN+3 cooperation mentioned in the ‘ASEAN PLUS THREE COOPERATION WORK PLAN 2018 – 2022, ’ with a review of trilateral vision toward East Asian regional cooperation in the past decades, recent progress and developments, and ways to enhance multi-track cooperation with the ASEAN, including inter-agency cooperation between the TCS and ASEAN Secretariats, particularly during the suggested timeframe, 2018-2022.

 

• Political/ security dialogue and cooperation 

• Transnational crimes and other non-traditional security issues 

• Trade and investment, financial market stability

• Sustainable tourism and people-to-people connectivity

• Food, agriculture and forestry

• Science, technology, and innovation

• Environment, climate change, and sustainable use of natural resources

• Poverty alleviation 

• Social welfare and active aging

• Cultural, sports and youth exchanges

• Information and media

• Education systems

• Public health

• Disaster management and emergency response

 

■*We Invite Submissions Of:

• Case studies specifying priorities, requirements, challenges or opportunities

• Future-oriented project proposals arising out of on-going research

• Work-in-progress initiatives or pilot descriptions, sufficiently mature for a full paper

 

■Guidance and Notes:


Application


Accepted contributions will be limited to one paper and/or proposal per author. Please note that the proposal submission would automatically enable the candidate to participate in the Young Professionals Exchange at the Inter-Regional Dialogue. Interested applicants should submit the following materials in English:

 

1. CV 

2. A full proposal/research paper (minimum of 2,500 words and should not exceed 7,500 words; single-spaced)

 

Eligibility:

English-speaking young researchers holding CJK or ASEAN citizenship (enrolled in graduate program or equivalent to researchers), with expertise on issues related to ASEAN+3 or Northeast – Southeast Asian relations, preferably, but not meant to be limiting, with knowledge in the functions of the TCS or ASEAN Secretariat.

 

Selection: 

The following criteria are suggested to be considered in the selection of papers:

- Proposals/Papers with 

     Relevance to the ASEAN+3 cooperation and the work of the TCS-ASEAN relations

     Future-oriented approach

     Originality and innovation 

     Feasibility

     Impact on the field, community, or beneficiaries

 

Benefits:

TCS will cover the following expenses for the selected participants of the Dialogue:

 

- Round-trip airfare and accommodation in Seoul (up to 2 nights) 

- Welcoming dinner on the day before the Dialogue and working lunch 

- Modest stipend (2-day allowance)

- Future opportunities to engage in the programs of the TCS and/or EAIR Caucus

 

Program:

1) Date & Time:

    A. Call for Proposals/Papers: April 17, 2019 – June 17, 2019

    B. Inter-Regional Dialogue: July 17-18, 2019

2) Venue: TCS Global Conference Hall (Seoul, the ROK)

3) Host/ Organizer/Sponsor: The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) and EAIR Caucus 

4) Deadline to submit proposals/papers: June 17, 2019

5) Application to be sent to: callforproposals@tcs-asia.org

 

*For inquiries, please contact Heejin Kim (Ms.), Program Officer of the TCS, at hjkim@tcs-asia.org