Call for Proposals

 

<Young Professionals Exchange X Inter-Regional Dialogue>

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

 

 

The Call for Proposals for TCS’ annual program of <Young Professionals Exchange X Inter-Regional Dialogue> 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

 


ASEAN PLUS THREE COOPERATION WORK PLAN 2018 – 2022: [Attachment 1]

 


■*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