Available to students in all social sciences and humanities fields who wish to do research in Korea for a senior honors thesis or an equivalent project. One candidate per year is nominated by the University. The successful candidate will also be required to fill out a separate application to the Foundation and make separate application for admission to the Japanese university of their choice. The purpose of this grant is to afford students the opportunity of a summer primarily of advanced training in an East Asian language and of cultural contact. Where appropriate, research is encouraged.
Preference is given to students wishing to travel to Chinese-speaking areas.
Competition is open to Juniors and Seniors returning to Harvard for graduate study. Applicants must have completed at least two years of Japanese language study. Funding is available for those wishing to undertake study or research at Harvard or at a university or academic institution in Taiwan, or to attend academic meetings in Taiwan, both during the summer and the academic year. This grant can be applied towards research in China, Nepal and India, with preference given to students wishing to travel to mainland China. This competition is open to Juniors doing research towards their senior honors thesis.