This scholarship is open to graduate students of East Asia from all levels and all disciplines, regardless of country focus. Funds are to be used toward meeting the travel expenses for research in East Asia. Awarded to doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences for language study directly related to a doctoral dissertation in Japanese studies which cannot be conveniently pursued during the academic year. Students not primarily pursuing Japanese studies who require Japanese language training will also be considered to the extent funds are available. Awarded to Harvard doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences whose work is focused on Japan.
Awards are for research in Japan.
This grant is intended for advanced graduate students doing research concerning the relationship between religion and politics or religion and economics in contemporary East, South or Southeast Asia. Funding for this grant has been provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Please see description under undergraduate grants. Fellowships covering basic living and research expenses for a period of five to nine months at any of 250 Chinese universities is available. Competition is open to advanced graduate students and other senior researchers.