The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence Programme at Brasenose College, University of Oxford INFORMATION In a Memorandum of Agreement, signed by Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO with Brasenose College, Oxford in November 2015, provision was made for the establishment in Brasenose of the Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence programme. Brasenose College, founded in 1509, is one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges. The College is located in Radcliffe Square in the centre of Oxford, adjacent to the iconic Radcliffe Camera, and it has a residential annexe, Frewin Hall, also in the centre of Oxford. The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence Programme This prestigious programme enables two members of the Sunway Education Group (SEG) to reside in Brasenose College for a period of four weeks to undertake significant research and other academic activities using the University’s extensive libraries and laboratory facilities. Brasenose does not provide any supervision or teaching to the Scholars, who are expected to be academically independent. Residential accommodation is provided by Brasenose, and the period of residence must be in the University vacation periods. Only one Scholar at a time may take up residence, and, as the residence is out of term, two meals only (breakfast and lunch) are provided on Monday to Friday inclusive. Air travel expenses will be paid by the business unit, to which the successful candidate belongs. Scholars are issued with a Brasenose identity card which provides access to the Bodleian and other University Libraries. If it is intended that laboratory facilities will be needed, the Scholar must make arrangements for access with the appropriate University Department. Eligibility The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence programme is open to any full time academic staff member and full time postgraduate student from the Sunway Education Group (Sunway University, Sunway College, and Monash University Malaysia) who will submit application forms to Alison Lee at the appropriate time as advertised. Scholars are chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, and the selectors’ choices are endorsed by the Principal of Brasenose. Scope of award Return economy class airfare to London and train travel from London to Oxford (return). Meal allowance may be paid for each Saturday and Sunday. Application processes Applicants to submit the following, electronically, to Alison Lee at Sunway University: 1. Completed application form (in pdf format); 2. A curriculum vitae which includes a summary of qualifications and experience, a full list of publications, presentations, awards and honours, and a description of current research and other scholarly work. V4_Nov 2018 The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence Programme at Brasenose College, University of Oxford 3. A letter of recommendation may be included with the application if the applicant wishes to do so. Selection Criteria Two (2) Scholars each year will be selected by a competitive process based on the selection criteria below: 1. Academic record of the candidate 2. Quality of the proposal to undertake a period as Jeffrey Cheah Scholar-in-Residence at Brasenose College. 3. Expected benefit to the Scholar and to the Sunway Education Group as a result of the period as Jeffrey Cheah Scholar-in-Residence. Timeline The eligible periods for residence in 2019 are as follows: Hilary : Sunday, 10th March 2019 to Saturday, 27th April 2019 Trinity : Sunday, 23rd June 2019 to Saturday, 12th October 2019 Michaelmas : Sunday, 8th December 2019 to Saturday 18th January 2020 Application period: 16th November 2018 – 28th December 2018 Announcement of successful candidates TBA Contact Persons Alison Lee Research and Enterprise Office, Sunway University Email : [email protected] Tel No : 03 – 7491 8622 (ext 7528) Professor Jarlath Ronayne Oxford and Cambridge Secretariat (Scholar-in Residence 2016) Sunway University Email. : [email protected] (for advice on living in Oxford) V4_Nov 2018 The Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence Programme at Brasenose College, University of Oxford APPLICATION FORM APPLICANT’S PARTICULARS Full Name: Name of Institution: Name of Programme/Department: Office Tel No: Mobile Tel No: Email Address: Title of Academic Programme in Brasenose Status of candidature: Full time academic staff or Full time postgraduate student Head of Department APPLICATION ENDORSEMENT I endorse this application for ___________________________ to visit and reside in Brasenose College for a period of four weeks under the Jeffrey Cheah Scholars- in-Residence Programme. ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- (Signature) (Signature) Date: Date: Head of Department Dean/Vice-Chancellor V4_Nov 2018 Page 1 of 3 COVER STATEMENT Section 1: Academic programme at Brasenose College Please describe the academic activities that you will pursue in Brasenose or the University of Oxford, and any University or College academic staff that you will collaborate with. If necessary, please use separate sheets to provide this information. Section 2: Relevance to Sunway Education Group Section 3: Expected outcome(s) of period as Jeffrey Cheah Scholar-in-Residence V4_Nov 2018 Page 2 of 3 Section 4: Period of residence Proposed period of residence From: ___________________________ (Please refer to Page 2 of the To: _____________________________ Information sheet for eligible dates in 2019) Section 5: Declaration I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the information provided by me in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorise the release of information/data listed in this application and supporting documents to appropriate persons in Brasenose College and the Sunway Education Group, in confidence, as part of any selection process for the Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-in-Residence programme. If selected, I agree to abide by the Statutes of Brasenose College and the University of Oxford, and all conditions, regulations, and rules set out in the Jeffrey Cheah Scholars-In-Residence Programme. -------------------------------------------------------- (Signature) Date: Name: Please email this application in PDF format to [email protected] together with your Curriculum Vitae. For enquiries, please contact Alison Lee Research and Enterprise Office, Sunway University No.5 Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan Email : [email protected] Tel No : 03 – 7491 8622 (ext 7528) Professor Jarlath Ronayne Oxford and Cambridge Secretariat (Scholar-in Residence 2016) Sunway University Email : [email protected] (for advice on living in Oxford) V4_Nov 2018 Page 3 of 3 .