Brett Baker: 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
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/
