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INDONESIA COUNCIL INC

What is Indonesia Council?

Established in 2000, the Indonesia Council is the peak professional association for scholars and educators to promote and support the study of Indonesia within higher education. The Council sits within the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA), the peak body for university experts on Asia in Australia.

Our members are drawn together by a common interest in Indonesia and a commitment to promoting the value of that knowledge through education and research in Australia and Indonesian institutions and beyond.

ICOC is the flagship biennial event for Indonesia Council, with hosting duties rotating with each iteration. Find out more about previous ICOCs on our website.

Why should I join IC as a member?

To allow us to continue this mission, please consider joining Indonesia Council as a member:

Paid membership allows us to cover our modest operating costs (including maintaining our website) and to support keynote speakers at the biennial ASAA conferences. 

More importantly, membership provides added benefits for you, including eligibility for: 

  • Postgraduate and early career researcher prizes, grants and bursaries
  • Dedicated member events and workshops
  • Special members-only newsletters
  • Other events, activities and subsidies as suggested by you 

For more information on joining Indonesia Council, please visit: https://www.indonesiacouncil.org/membership

Benefits for IC members at the ICOC 2025

  • Indonesia Council postgraduate student members will be eligible to apply for one of two competitive IC bursaries valued at $250 to support their attendance at ICOC 2025. More information on our website.
  • Indonesia Council will host a members-only networking event at ICOC 2025. More information on our website.

Indonesia Council (IC) Postgraduate Bursary Prize Criteria

The Indonesia Council (IC) is offering two competitive bursaries valued at $250 each to support postgraduate (PG) student members to attend the Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC) 2025. These bursaries are designed to recognise excellence in academic presentation and assist with conference attendance costs. The bursary is intended as a partial contribution towards the cost of attending the conference. It is not intended to cover the entire cost of attendance. No additional financial support is available beyond the bursary.

Eligibility criteria:

  1. IC Membership: Applicants must be current postgraduate student members of the Indonesia Council (IC) at the time of application and throughout the conference.
  2. In-Person Attendance and Presentation: The bursary is intended for in-person attendance at the ICOC 2025. Virtual or remote presentations do not qualify.
  3. Abstract Excellence: The bursary will be awarded based on the quality and excellence of the submitted abstract. Applicants are encouraged to seek support from their academic supervisors/mentors on the development of a high-quality abstract for a conference paper. 

Application Process:

  1. Submission: Submit an abstract for the ICOC 2025 conference. Once your abstract has been accepted, send an email titled “Application for IC Bursary” to the Indonesia Council Grants and Prizes Officer, Monika.Winarnita@unimelb.edu.au, by 14 March 2025. The email must include proof of abstract acceptance and conference registration. 

Selection Process:

  • Selection Committee: The bursary winners will be chosen by the IC Executive Committee.
  • Finality: The decision of the IC Executive Committee is final. No further appeals or adjustments to the award amount will be considered.

Important Dates:

  • Call for Papers (CFP) Opens: October 2024
  • CFP Closes: November 2025
  • Paper Selection: November-December 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance: Mid-January 2025
  • Registration Deadline: February 2025
  • Application Deadline for PG Bursary: February 2025 (same as registration deadline)
  • PG Bursary Winners Advised: March 2025
  • PG Bursary Public Announcement: April 2025
  • Postgraduate Day: 7 July 2025
  • Conference Dates: 8-10 July 2025
  • PG Bursary Public Award Ceremony (at IC Networking Event): 8 July 2025

Award Announcement and Funds Disbursement:

  • Announcement: Winners will be announced on the Indonesia Council Open Conference website, and in the Indonesia Council Newsletter, in April 2025 to generate interest and recognition for the awarded abstracts.
  • Winners will be awarded a Certificate at the Public Award Ceremony on 8 July 2025. 
  • Funds will be transferred by the Indonesia Council Secretary to your nominated account following successful delivery of your paper. 

Notes:

  • Only applications submitted by the deadline and meeting all criteria will be considered.
  • The bursary is a one-time award and cannot be combined with other funding or financial support from the IC.
  • Funds will not be disbursed until the presentation has been successfully delivered; applicants should therefore ensure they have access to adequate funds to support their attendance at ICOC in the meantime.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated