2010 Research Fellowship Announcement
The Overseas Young Chinese Forum ("OYCF") and The 1990 Institute are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Joint Research Fellowships in 2010, which sponsor research projects by overseas scholars, professionals and graduate students that analyze economic and social issues in contemporary China, with a focus on policy implications. Preferential consideration will be given to projects that involve fieldwork in China or collaboration with researchers in China. Topics of particular interest include (but are not limited to) micro-lending, environmental policy, bio-energy, and rural education.
In 2010, The 1990 Institute will provided up to $5,000 for one fellowship. The grant will be based on the quality of the research proposal and budgetary requirements.
The application deadline is March 20, 2010. Awards will be announced by April 20, 2010.
To be eligible to receive the fellowship, you must (a) have a Ph.D., J.D., S.J.D. or a comparable advanced academic graduate degree from a university in North America or Europe, or (b) be an ABD (all but dissertation) student pursuing a doctoral degree, or (c) be pursuing post-doctoral research, at such institutions.
All applications shall be submitted to OYCF, and final selection decisions will be made by a Review Committee convened by The 1990 Institute with the participation of OYCF members.
To submit your application, you will need an application form, curriculum vitae or resume, a detailed research proposal, an itemized budget, and two letters of reference.
Click here to download Application Procedures with the application form and other related information.
For assistance or additional information, please contact oycf.research@gmail.com.
