Re: NHB RCP Internship [Fellowship] Programmes

["Mary W. Ballard" <BallardM@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am forwarding this to the discussion list on behalf of the Heritage Conservation Centre in Singapore:

 Renaissance City Project (RCP) Internship Programmes
 Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC)
The National Heritage Board (NHB), Republic of Singapore


 Dateline for submission of application: 10 May 2002


 We are pleased to announce the launch of the National Heritage Board's
 (NHB) Renaissance City Project (RCP) Internship Programmes. Planned as part of the larger Renaissance City Project launched by the Singapore  government in 2000, the programme will be part of our vision to develop a  culturally dynamic and vibrant city through the appreciation of our  heritage.

 The RCP Internship Programmes consist of a series of three internships,  namely, the Heritage Internship Award, the NHB Visiting Professional  Programme and the NHB Research and Curatorial Grant:
 1.  NHB Heritage Internship Awards

 NHB is offering five Heritage Internship Awards to students and young  practicing professionals who possess a passion to pursue careers in  museum, archival and conservation work. Applicants - preferably within the age group of 19 to 28 - should be in the fields of heritage-related  studies for a minimum of two years. Successful candidates will be exposed  to behind-the-scene activities of the Asian Civilisations Museum, Heritage  Conservation Centre, National Archives of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum
 and Singapore History Museum.

 The period of internship will be for a minimum of eight weeks and a  maximum of twenty-four weeks. Under the Heritage Internship award, interns  will be granted a stipend of $150 per week. International candidates will  also be granted a return economy airfare, living expenses of $150 per week and accommodation at boarding houses or hostels.

 At the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), the Heritage Internship Award  will focus on conservation or collection management practices.  This  programme will involve practical hands-on work in various areas of  conservation or collection management.  Special projects may be developed  to suit the intern's needs upon the approval of HCC.

 Topics include:
 i. Conservation practice and sciences;
 ii. Collections management;
 iii.  Environmental studies.

 *  Applicants should be graduates from recognised universities or centres
 of training for museum practices/art or heritage related fields.
 *  For those without prior practical experience, the Board may also
 consider applicants who are currently studying or fresh graduates.
 *  Candidates are expected to be conversant in English, which would be the
 working language at the Heritage Conservation Centre.

 2.  NHB Visiting Professional Programme

 The NHB Visiting Professional Programme is open to established practising  professionals world-wide in their 30s and 40s. NHB is looking for candidates with a minimum of five years experience in museum or heritage-related work. The duration for this programme spans from a  minimum of one week to a maximum of one month, depending on the project chosen. Two awards will be given out.

 Candidates will be granted an all-inclusive package covering a return economy airfare, a stipend and living expenses of $200 per week respectively and accommodation at boarding houses or hostels.

 The NHB Visiting Professional Programme at the Heritage Conservation  Centre (HCC) can include talks and a review of current professional  practices. The end product could take the form of a report, if a review of current practices is carried out. Workshops on the following suggested  topics could also be conducted as part of the programme:
 i. Preventive Conservation;
 ii. Integrated Pest Management;
 iii. Practical conservation workshop on a specific area;
 iv. Collections Management.

 *  Applicants could be lecturers, consultants or professionals who are  currently teaching or practicing at an advanced level with wide-ranging experience.
 *  Candidates are expected to be conversant in English, which would be the working language at the Heritage Conservation Centre.



 3.  NHB Research And Curatorial Grant

 The NHB Research and Curatorial Grant is targeted at academics,  researchers, postgraduate students and practising professionals who are  interested in the pursuance of research topics suited to the collections,  facilities and programmes of NHB. Our aim is to develop and foster  innovative scholarship.

 Two awards will be granted to candidates who fit our selection criteria.
 At the end of the research period, researchers may present their findings in the form of journal, conferences or exhibitions. They may also conduct  relevant talks or training session for NHB staff and/or the public. The  duration of the research is a maximum of 12 months.  Selected applicants will be awarded a S$10,000, which will be disbursed at various stages.

 At the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), we have identified two possible projects:

 Project 1: Research on tropical pest problems - identification of local  pests and their detrimental effects on museum artefacts. The objective is  to produce a substantial set of researched information on pests  identified, their behaviour, life cycles and problems associated with them  in relation to tropical museum collections.

 Project 2: Research and experiments of pH levels of commercially available artist materials (papers and adhesive etc). This is to ascertain their suitability from a conservation stand point.

 Objective:
 The objective is to produce a set of tested materials that will help
 determine conservation treatments for works of art. This may act as a  source of information to artist on the types of materials to use so that their creations may preserve better. Applicants may also propose own  research topics

 Deliverables:
 - To produce a report and publishable paper.
 - To give talks/lectures and discussions on suitable topics and conduct short workshops for staff.

 Candidates are also welcome to propose projects apart from those specified  above. Researchers with on-going research topics may also apply, upon  which the Board would evaluate if their current research topic if available is of relevance.

 *  Project 1 would be more suited for Bioscience students (undergraduates/postgraduate students) or Bioscience professional/academics.
 *  Project 2 would be more suited for Conservation or Science/Chemistry  students (undergraduates/ postgraduate students).
 *  Candidates must be
 * Mature, self-motivated and independent;
 * Trained in research methods and exposed to the area of study.
 * Experience of at least two to three years required
 * Proven record of research and writing ability as well as English
 language skills. Past research project experience and
 published/unpublished reports would be good reference point.


 NOTE: Application for all of the above programmes should be submitted no
 later than 10 may 2002

 There are no restrictions on other additional sources of funding that successful applicants can pursue in conjunction with the above awards.
 For further information and application form for the RCP Internship
 Programmes at the Heritage Conservation Centre, please contact:

 Lawrence Chin
 Conservator (Paintings)
 Heritage Conservation Centre
 National Heritage Board
 Address: 32 Jurong Port Road, Singapore 619104, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
 Tel: +65  6267 2639
 Fax: +65  6267 2614
 e-mail: Lawrence_Chin@xxxxxxxxxx 

 For more information on Heritage Conservation Centre, visit our web-site  at,
 http://www.nhb.gov.sg/CR/cr.shtml 

For information on other RCP Internship Programmes in the National Museums
 and the National Archives of Singapore, please contact: 
 Human Resource Department
 National Heritage Board
 Address: 140, Hill Street, #03-02, MITA Building, Singapore 179369,
 REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
 Tel: +65  6332-3572/6332-3586
 Fax: +65  6334-3270
 http://www.nhb.gov.sg/ 



Application form :
(See attached file: Form.doc)