Harvard-Yenching, Peking University, University of Hawaii

2001­2002 Annual Fellowships for Advanced Research in Chinese Studies

The Harvard-Yenching Institute and the School for Overseas Education of Peking University, assisted by the Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) at the University of Hawaii, is pleased to announce the 2001­2002 annual fellowships for U.S. students wishing to conduct advanced study or research in China in Chinese studies.

Period of award: September 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002.

Award covers:
1) tuition
2) room (public telephone, shared bathroom) in foreign students dorm on the Peking University campus;
3) monthly stipend in renminbi;
4) faculty adviser;
5) access to Peking University library (Asiaıs largest university library) and computer facilities;
6) roundtrip airfare from home city to Beijing

Applicant minimum requirements:
1) U.S. citizen (exceptions may be made);
2) doctoral student at an accredited U.S. institution;
3) field of study in an area of Chinese studies, e.g., Chinese linguistics, literature, history, philosophy, economy, law, education, etc.;
4) 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 applicantıs PhD adviser; letters should be sent directly to CCS;
4) a relatively detailed (but no longer than 2 pages) proposal of the research plan to be pursued at Peking University;
5) evidence of the applicantıs level of ability in Chinese language (e.g., standardized test scores; proficiency rating; letter from Chinese language instructor).

Application procedure:
1) E-mail <china@hawaii.edu> to request an application form.
2) Return the completed form together with the requested supporting materials to:
Center for Chinese Studies
Attn: Peking University Fellowships Committee
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 417
Honolulu, HI 96822-2318

3) 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: April 15, 2001. Awards will be announced in May.

For further information, please contact Matt Olson at the Center for Chinese Studies, tel: (808) 956-2691; fax: (808) 956-2682; e-mail: china@hawaii.edu.

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