Fifteen Young Scholars from the Asia-Pacific region and 15 from China will be selected to participate in the tutorials scheduled to be held after CPRsouth3 (December 8 and 9, 2008).

Applications should be submitted to info[at]cprsouth[dot]org by or before May 31, 2008 and must contain the following:

1. a. one-page curriculum vita that includes your contact information and the name and contact information of current supervisor or mentor, and
2. b. a one-page write-up outlining why you wish to be an Asia-Pacific based expert capable of contributing to ICT policy and regulatory reform in the region.

1. Content of application
2. Evidence of interest in policy-relevant research for the Asia Pacific
3. Quality of writing
4. Gender and country representation

The selection committee may contact your supervisor or mentor before making the final selections.

Selected applicants will be provided with least-cost travel to and from Beijing, China, twin-sharing accommodation and meals at the High-Tech Mansion of BUPT for the duration of the tutorials and conference (December 5-9, 2008). All incidental costs will have to borne by the participants. Costs are being tightly controlled to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Deadline for applications: May 31, 2008