Peking University Harvard-Yenching Predoctoral Fellowship in Chinese Studies

The Peking University Harvard-Yenching 2008- 2009 Annual Fellowships for Advanced Research in Chinese Studies

The Harvard-Yenching Institute and the School for Overseas Education of Peking University is pleased to announce the 2008–2009 annual fellowships for students wishing to conduct advanced study or research in Chinese studies in China.

Period of award: September 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 

Award covers:

1) Tuition

2) Housing (dormitory rooms with shared bath are available, suitabe for individual)

3) Monthly stipend of US $1500, plus $2000 travel allowance

4) Faculty adviser

5) Access to PekingUniversity library (Asia’s largest university library) and computer facilities  

Applicant minimum requirements:

1) Doctoral student at an accredited institution (excluding PRC citizens)

2) An area of Chinese studies in the humanities or social sciences, with an emphasis on culture

3) Sufficient level of ability in Chinese language to conduct research in China

Supporting materials (required of all applicants):

1) Completed application form

2) Official academic transcripts of undergraduate and graduate school coursework

3) Three letters of recommendation from professors knowledgeable about the work of the applicant, of which one must be from the applicant’s PhD adviser

4) A relatively detailed (but no longer than 2 pages) proposal of the research plan to be pursued at PekingUniversity

5) Evidence of the applicant’s level of ability in Chinese language (e.g., standardized test scores; proficiency rating; letter from Chinese language instructor)

Application procedure:

1) Download form from www.harvard-yenching.org/pkuhy.php, or e-mail ssalpert@fas.harvard.edu to request one.

2) Return the completed form together with supporting materials to:

Harvard-Yenching Institute
Attn: Peking University Fellowships Committee
Vanserg Hall, Suite 25
25 Francis Avenue
Cambridge, MA02138

Inquiries may also be directed to:

International Students Division
Office of International Relations
Peking University,
Beijing 100871 P. R. CHINA

Fax: ++86-10-6275-1240 or -1233

Deadline for receipt of materials: December 3, 2007. Awards will be announced in March 2008.

For further information, please contact Susan Alpert tel: (617) 496-3591;
fax: (617) 496-7206; e-mail: ssalpert@fas.harvard.edu

For more info please contact:
Susan Alpert
(617) 496-3591
ssalpert@fas.harvard.edu

Published: Tuesday, November 06, 2007