Institute for National Policy Research

Summer 2012 Fellows: David Hoyt
Summer 2012 Fellow email:  dhoyt@stanford.edu

Faculty Mentor: Hsiao-ting Lin, Hoover Research Fellow

Faculty Mentor email:  htlin@stanford.edu

Office Description:

The INPR office has a positive and productive atmosphere. Mandarin skills, though not absolutely necessary, are always helpful in befriending others in the office.

Projects Fellows Have Worked on in the Past:

• Research on American perspectives (e.g. media, government, non-government) of Chinas rise, as well as research on cross-straight relations
• Organized two conferences in Tapei based on the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, and at one of the conferences the Vice-President of Taiwain, Vincent Siew, made an appearance
• Preparation and coordination of the Asia-Pacific Security Forum

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to work on research tasks and coordinate significant events
• Interest in and passion for Chinese politics and East Asian affairs
• Hard worker and team player

Desired Skills, Experience, and Coursework:

• Experience working in a professional workplace
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to perform research thoroughly and efficiently
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with East Asian affairs

Main Fellowship Disciplines:

• East Asian Studies
• Public Policy
• Economics
• Mandarin

Languages:

• All work done in English
• Mandarin not required, but a great asset