IASACT 2022 Application

IASACT 2022, with the theme on “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Meaning in Life” will be held virtually from July 8 to December 16, 2022. IASACT 2022 accepts applications from scholars who have a research, professional or practical interest in the topic to contribute to the role of Asian cultures, religions, and spiritualities on critical issues around meaning and life. Research could offer empirical data (interviews, media analysis, contextual analysis) or theoretical analysis. Notes to applicants:
1. Priority will be given to young Asian scholars who:
• are working in Asia;
• have professional affiliation to an Asian higher education institution;
• are early to mid-career faculty or researchers;
• have already started their research and are seeking advice and support to develop the research to an advanced stage.
2. Due to the virtual nature of all activities for IASACT 2022, applicants should have stable access to internet connectivity for participation.
3. For proper communication with the mentor and among the scholars, a good level of English proficiency is required.
4. Each applicant should submit ONCE only.
5. If you need to edit your entries, please click the Resume URL for editing your entries.
6. Please read through the whole form in the Review page before submitting your application.
7. Application deadline: May 16, 2022
8. For enquiry, please contact Ms Caly Fung at Email: iasact@cuhk.edu.hk or Whatsapp/Phone: +852 3943 6706.

1General Information > 2Research Details > 3Declaration > 4Review Your Entry
Instructions for completing the online form

• Please read through the first part of filling in General Information of your research.
• Below documents are required for Part 2 Details of the Research, please prepare in advance for uploading attachment.
1. an updated CV (not exceeding two pages);
2. a project abstract with objectives and description of no more than 1,500 words, not including footnotes and bibliography;
3. a brief outline of the expected output (not exceeding two pages);
4. a recommendation letter from an affiliated institution.
• Please avoid multiple entries and only submit one application for one team.
• If you need to edit your entries, please click the Resume URL for editing your entries.
• Please read through the whole form in the Review page before submitting your application.
1. Topic of your Research *
2. Stage of the research: *

2. Stage of the research: Early: conceptual stage Middle: division of work is made and initial progress is shown Mature: good development made, deeper understanding and coordination among the different parts of the research are sought Other Other
3. Scholar Information

Please fill in the information.
First Name *
Last Name *
Gender *

Gender Male Female
Institution Affiliation *
Field of Study / Department *
Current position *
Email *
Phone (Office)
Phone ( Mobile) *
Mailing Address *
Country of origin *
Religion *
IASACT Alumni? *

IASACT Alumni? Yes No If yes, please specify the year: If yes, please specify the year:
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IASACT 2022 Application

Instructions for completing the online form

3. Scholar Information