The Berkeley China Initiative brings together UC Berkeley's exceptional resources to strengthen research and teaching about China across all disciplines and professions, forge new international partnerships, and enrich public life by communicating those results.
To accomplish this, we have undertaken a new funding initiative to strengthen several key areas of China Studies at Berkeley. Learn more about this initiative and BCI here.
The Center for Chinese Studies announces its 2008-2009 fellowship competition for continuing graduate students in Chinese Studies.
The Center for Chinese Studies offers annual competitive fellowships for continuing graduate students in Chinese studies. The Center offers four distinct awards-types: Liu Dissertation Research Fellowships, Elvera Kwang Siam Lim Fellowships, the Joseph R. Levenson Chinese Studies Award, and Summer Research Grants. Students may apply for more than one CCS award.
Applications for AY 2008-2009 due Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
Richard S. Liu
The Liu Graduate Research Fellowships in Chinese Studies are supported by an endowment from Richard S. Liu, Chairman of Superior Holdings Limited, Hong Kong. The Liu Graduate Research Fellowships in Chinese Studies support research in the greater China region, including Hong Kong and/or Taiwan, etc., for advanced graduate students with doctoral projects in the social sciences and humanities on broadly defined areas of Chinese culture, history, and society. The Liu Fellowships are awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement and superior research plans. Within these parameters, the fellowships will be distributed as widely as possible across disciplines.
The Joseph R. Levenson Chinese Studies Award is made in memory of the late Joseph R. Levenson, Sather Professor of History from 1965 to 1969, through the contributions of his colleagues, students, friends, and family. This award supports graduate students in Chinese Studies who have not yet passed the Ph.D. qualifying examinations and who can demonstrate superior ability, a strong commitment to Chinese studies, and the need for financial assistance.
Summer Research Grants support graduate students to conduct preliminary Ph.D. research in China, Hong Kong, and/or Taiwan during the summer break. Recipients must be registered and in good standing during the previous spring semester.
Each academic year the Center makes modest research funds available to Berkeley faculty whose research concentrates in whole or in part on China. Funds are allocated based on the strength of the research proposal submitted, and the total amount of funding available. Possible uses for these grants include hiring of GSIs, purchase of research-related supplies, and reimbursement of research-related travel expenses. Announcements and applications are sent out in late May or early June for the following academic year.
The Center welcomes UC Berkeley faculty and graduate students to make funding requests to hold workshops or conferences focusing on China. Award amounts will vary according to the conference size and availability of funds. Proposals are accepted year-round, and evaluated on a first-come first-served basis.