Summer 2007 Fellow email: kqian@stanford.edu
Faculty Mentor: Eric Chen-Hua Yu
Faculty Mentor email: ericchyu@stanford.edu
Office Description:
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, founded in 2003, is the first national democracy assistance foundation in Asia. The TFD was established with an inter-related, two-tracked mission in mind. Domestically, the TFD strives to play a positive role in consolidating Taiwan's democracy and fortifying its commitment to human rights; internationally, the TFD hopes to become a strong link in the world democratic network, joining forces with related organizations around the world. The primary source of funding for the TFD is the government.
Office Website: http://www.tfd.org.tw/english/index.html
Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:
- Researching civil society reactions to the HsiChi Trio death penalty case.
- Organizing the World Forum for Democratization in Asia.
Desired Personal Qualities:
- Proactive work habits
- Ability to work independently
- Comfort with seeking help when needed
- Micromanagement
Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:
- Strong writing skills
- Developed research abilities
- Experience with organizing large events
Main Fellowship Disciplines:
- Public Policy
- Political Science
- International Relations
- East Asian Studies
Languages:
(Optional) Mandarin or Minnan/Hokkien Chinese