Overseas Young Chinese Forum (OYCF) - Chow Fellowship for Field Research in China

Fellowship for graduate students in humanities and social sciences for field research in China. Awards $3,000 plus a $500 reward for excellence.

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DeadlineMarch 15, 2018

Award amountup to $5,000

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2018 OYCF-Chow Fellowship for Field Research in China

Fellowship for graduate students in humanities and social sciences for field research in China. Awards $3,000 plus a $500 reward for excellence.

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Deadline

March 15, 2018

Award amount

$3,000 for field research

Eligibility

Active enrollment in a graduate program (master’s level and above) in humanities or social sciences in a U.S. or Canadian university.; Applicant should have finished coursework and be writing thesis proposals with a field research component.; Thesis project requires substantial field research in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and/or Taiwan.

Requirements

Submit a detailed report of field research activities.; Contribute one or more short essays as blog or WeChat posts.; Fieldwork plan including dates and location.; Explanation of how fieldwork contributes to thesis project.; Statement on how you would like to contribute to OYCF in the future.

Application materials

Short cover letter (2-page maximum); Full draft of thesis proposal; Itemized budget with justification; Curriculum vitae; Two letters of recommendation (one from thesis advisor)

How to apply

Submit application package (except recommendation letters) via email to oycf.fellowships@gmail.com in a single PDF document.; Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by recommenders via email to oycf.fellowships@gmail.com.

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