August 2012 Archives
The Luce Scholars Program is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it
is intended for young leaders who have had no prior experience of Asia and who might not otherwise
have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia or their Asian
counterparts. The program provides stipends and internships for up to eighteen young Americans to
live and work in Asia each year. The University of Chicago is a nominating institution for applicants to
the Luce Scholars Program.
Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelors degree
and are no more than 29 years old on September 1 of the year they enter the program. Nominees
should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career
interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment. Those who already have significant
experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program.
Visit the CEAS website at http://ceas.uchicago.edu and the Henry Luce Foundation
website at http://www.hluce.org.
Visit http://ceas.uchicago.edu/funding/Funding_Luce.shtml to download an application.
Submit all application materials to:
Luce Scholars Selection Committee
Center for East Asian Studies
5835 S. Kimbark Avenue
Judd Hall 302
Chicago, IL 60637-1515
Deadline: October 24, 2012
Length: One year
Comments: The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships are to assist graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences in the last year of Ph.D. dissertation writing. This program aims to encourage timely completion of the Ph.D. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their fellowship tenure and no later than August 31, 2014. Applicants must be no more than six years in the degree program; awardees can hold this Fellowship no later than their seventh year.
Stipend: $25,000, plus funds for research costs of up to $3,000 and for university fees of up to $5,000.
URL: http://www.acls.org/grants/default.aspx?id=512
PLEASE NOTE: Students will be asked to list an individual who will submit a letter of institutional support. For students in the Social Sciences Division, this should be Dean of Students Patrick Hall (bp-hall@uchicago.edu).
In order for Dean Hall to write his letter of institutional support, applicants need to email the following materials to Ms. Kelly Pollock (kpollock@uchicago.edu) by Wednesday, October 17, 2012:
- Updated CV
- 1-page abstract of the dissertation
- Timeline for the expected completion of dissertation writing and defense
In addition, the applicant should also have his or her dissertation advisor email Ms. Pollock (ssd-fellowships@uchicago.edu) indicating support for the project and the viability of the timeline.
Length: One Year
Comments: The University of Chicago is a nominating institution for applicants to the Luce Scholars Program. The program is aimed at a group of highly qualified young Americans in a variety of professional fields. It is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders who have had no prior experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia or their Asian counterparts. The program provides stipends and internships for fifteen to eighteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates must be American citizens with at least a bachelor's degree, or who expect to receive one before they participate in the program. They must be in good health and under the age of 30. Each should have a clearly defined career interest, strong leadership ability, a high academic record, and a potential for professional accomplishment within a specific field. Any professional field (except Asian Studies and International Affairs) will be considered. The competition is also open to recipients of more advanced degrees who have not yet reached the age of 30.
Those wishing to apply must visit http://ceas.uchicago.edu/funding/Funding_Luce.shtml to fill out the application forms and submit them to the Center for East Asian Studies.
URL: http://ceas.uchicago.edu/funding/Funding_Luce.shtml, http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx
Length: 6 - 8 months
Comments: With generous support from the Ford Foundation, the University of Chicago Center in Beijing invites applications from graduate students in the social sciences to participate in an initiative to foster intellectual interactions among early career scholars in the social sciences from the U.S. and China. In considering applications, the selection committee will pay particular regard to proposals for research aimed at developing innovative approaches to the provision of public goods in China.Successful candidates will each be offered a modest stipend and have the opportunity to work on their projects at the Center in Beijing, under the guidance of faculty mentors and in collaboration with fellow graduate researchers. During the 6-8 month project term, participants will have access to workspace and other facilities and resources offered by the Center. For U.S.-based applicants, preference will be given to those who are already scheduled to be in China for field research. Scholarship recipients will receive a stipend of $3,000 each plus coverage of expenses for program participation. The first installment, $1,500, will be remitted on December 15, after the conclusion of the Orientation Seminar. The second installment will be given on June 10, after the conclusion of the Capstone Seminar.
URL: http://www.uchicago.cn/2012/08/center-in-beijing-announces-new-generation-china-scholars-program/
Length: 2 yr.
Comments: The program annually supports up to 12 outstanding postdoctoral scholars to engage in an intensive two-year interdisciplinary program in population health at one of four nationally prominent universities. An annual stipend of $80,000, plus health insurance, access to financial support for research-related expenses, training workshops and travel to professional meetings. Must have completed a doctoral or medical degree and should have significant research experience prior to entering the program. Previous training in health-related areas is not a requirement, but applicants must clearly connect their research interests to substantive population health concerns. Program encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
URL: http://www.healthandsocietyscholars.org/
