The Tang Center for Early China is delighted to offer its Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship to pursue a research program. The fellowship is available for East Asian applicants.

The aim of the fellowship is to support one scholar each year for an in-residence research period of 10 months at Columbia University, or to two scholars for a period of 5 months each, depending on the need of the proposed projects.

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in Upper Manhattan, New York City, often cited as one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

Application Deadline: The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is November 30, 2023.

Brief Description

• Course Level: Fellowship is available to pursue the research program.
• Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the fields offered by the university.
• Scholarship Award: Fellowship funds can be used to cover airfare, living expenses, and fees accrued during the fellow’s residence at the university. The Fellowship also includes a modest travel fund for the fellow to visit other US cities or institutions. The successful candidate may be invited to teach short-term courses or seminars which, if it happens, will carry a supplemental adjunct salary.
• Number of Scholarships: The Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship is offered each year to one scholar for an in-residence research period of 10 months at Columbia University, or to two scholars for a period of 5 months each, depending on the need of the proposed projects.
• Nationality: Applicants from China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau
• Scholarship can be taken in the USA

 

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applicants from China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau are eligible to apply for the fellowship.
• Entrance Requirements:
  • Applicants must have PhD degree in hand at the start of the fellowship period, or have outstanding research credential.
  • Applicants must be able to manage their day-to-day conversation in English.
  • Applicants must be affiliated with an academic institution in their country of origin.
  • Past recipients are not eligible to apply for two years, except for projects evaluated by the Tang Advisory Committee as necessary to receive multiple years of support.

Application Procedure

• How to Apply: Applicants can apply via the online application form.
• Supporting Documents: You must submit all the following documents:
  • Project timeline
  • Travel itineraries (if travel budget is requested)
  • Curriculum Vitae (in English)
  • Two letters of recommendation (in English)
• English Language Requirements: Certificate of English proficiency. TOEFL, IELTS, and PETS (organized by NEEA) are acceptable.

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