GTWHI Visiting Fellowship Programme

George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) invites World Heritage Site Managers and Cultural Heritage Professionals from all around the world to apply for the GTWHI Visiting Fellowship Programme.

Fellowship Objectives

The fellowship aims to:

1. Introduce participants to GTWHI’s role and responsibilities as the World Heritage Site Manager.
2. Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, practices, and work culture in site management
3. Enhance understanding of the multicultural heritage and diverse communities in the George Town UNESCO World Heritage.
4. Strengthen international networking and collaboration in heritage site management.

 

Fellowship Details

1. Applications will open from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
2. Applicants may indicate their preferred commencement date in the Application Form, with the one-month fellowship commencing on any date between 1 January and 31 May 2027
3. Selected fellows will be provided with a working space at GTWHI and will have opportunities to contribute to site management activities and engage with the local communities.
4. Each successful fellow will receive a one-off honorarium of Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand Five Hundred (RM2,500.00)

 

Application and Selection Process

1. Complete and submit the application form from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
2. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the Programme Selection Committee in early November 2026.
3. Successful applicants will be notified by email by December 2026.
4. The list of successful fellows will subsequently be announced on the GTWHI website and social media.

 

Eligibility and Requirements

1. Applicants should have at least five years of professional experience with an established cultural heritage institution or World Heritage Site management agency.
2. The applicant should be between 30 and 60 years of age at the time of application.
3. This programme welcomes Malaysians and applicants of other nationalities who are eligible to enter Malaysia.
4. The applicant should have a good command of both written and spoken English.
5. The applicant should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
6. The selected fellow will be responsible for obtaining their own visas and making any other required travel arrangements.
7. The selected fellow will be responsible for covering their own travel expenses to and from George Town, Penang.
8. The selected fellow must provide proof of a comprehensive health insurance plan valid in Malaysia throughout the duration of the programme.

 

Termination 

GTWHI reserves the right to terminate the programme at any time.

 

Contact Us

For further enquiries on this programme, please email Ms Ng Xin Yi (hr@gtwhi.com.my).

 

 

 

Last Updated: 1 October 2026.