2009 - 2010 Postdoctoral Fellowships at USC's US-China Institute

The Institute will support two postdoctoral fellows in 2009-2010.

2009-2010 Postdoctoral Fellowships

The University of Southern California’s U.S.-China Institute aims to enhance understanding of the
21st century’s definitive and multidimensional relationship through cutting edge, innovative
graduate and undergraduate training, professional development seminars, and timely public
lectures, symposia, screenings, and exhibitions.

The Institute will select and support two postdoctoral fellows in 2009-2010. We invite applications
from scholars who specialize in U.S.-China relations, very broadly conceived, or on an issue in
contemporary China that is likely to affect U.S.-China relations. Consideration will be given to
applicants in all areas, but we are especially eager to encourage applications from scholars
focusing on topics such as energy, the environment, investment, new media, film and television,
soft power, migration, ethno-religious issues, and identity. Fellows will be encouraged to work
with the Institute’s affiliated faculty and with others at the university.

ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to junior scholars: those who received a Ph.D. within the last 3 years or
who will have defended a dissertation by August 2009. No English tests are required. Applications
from a variety of disciplines, including the social sciences, humanities, business, law, and
communications are encouraged.

EVALUATION
Applicants will be evaluated on the bases of academic achievements and promise, publications
and previous work experience, the quality of the research proposal, and the applicant’s potential
for making significant scholarly contributions. Awards will be announced in Spring 2009.

COMPENSATION
The Center will provide a stipend, office space, USC library privileges, health insurance, $1,000
towards moving expenses, and computer support.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants must submit: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a 5-7 page research proposal, 3) a list of
publications (when applicable), 4) a graduate transcript, and 5) 3 (three) confidential letters of
recommendation. Applications without a research proposal will not be considered. The letters of
recommendation may be sent directly to the office by the referee. Applications must be in
English.

Application materials must be postmarked on or before January 28, 2009.

USC U.S. – China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa Street
FIG 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
United States of America
web: china.usc.edu
email: uschina@usc.edu

Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008

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