Get Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Fellowship

The Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Fellowship application form is a critical document for aspiring fellows to showcase their qualifications and proposed research. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the form accurately and effectively.

Follow the steps to complete your fellowship application form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it for completion.
2. Provide your family name as it appears in your passport, followed by your first name and middle initials. Ensure that all names are spelled correctly to avoid any issues with your application.
3. Enter your date of birth by specifying the day, month, and year. Make sure this information matches your official identification.
4. Indicate your place of birth, ensuring it aligns with the details in your passport.
5. Fill in your nationality at birth and your present nationality. If you have a maiden name, include it in the designated section.
6. Select your sex from the available options provided.
7. Choose your marital status from the multiple-choice options, including single, married, separated, widow(er), or divorced.
8. If applicable, indicate any disabilities that may affect your work or ability to travel, and provide a brief description if you answered 'yes'.
9. Input your permanent and present addresses, along with your office telephone number, cellular/mobile number, and email address.
10. If available, provide your fax number.
11. Detail your knowledge of languages, specifying what your mother tongue is and your proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding other languages.
12. Give a full account of your education history, starting from age 14, including the names of institutions, years attended, degrees obtained, and the main course of study.
13. List any professional societies and activities relating to civic, public, or international affairs, including relevant years attended.
14. Document any significant publications you have authored without attaching them to your application.
15. Outline your employment record in reverse chronological order, detailing each post, including responsibilities, salaries, and reasons for leaving.
16. Specify if you have any objections to inquiries being made regarding your current employer.
17. Indicate whether you have ever been a permanent civil servant within your government's employ and provide relevant dates if applicable.
18. Provide three references who are familiar with your character and qualifications, ensuring they are not supervisors listed elsewhere in your application.
19. Describe your proposed study in the Law of the Sea or a related field during the fellowship, and include any additional details as necessary.
20. Explain how you intend to utilize the research or study upon returning to your home country.
21. List your preferred institutions for research or study, mentioning three in order of preference from the provided list.
22. Identify any dates when you will not be available for the fellowship and the earliest possible start date if awarded.
23. Detail any fellowships or scholarships currently held or previously awarded to you.
24. Convey any other relevant information, including details of any residences outside your country of nationality.
25. Answer the question regarding any legal issues you have faced, providing details if applicable.
26. Lastly, certify the accuracy of the statements you have made in your application form, and sign with the date.

Complete your Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Fellowship application form online today for a chance to advance your research career.