Doctoral Scholars Program (DSP)
Overview
This program allows junior faculty members and researchers of universities and research institutes affiliated with HYI to study abroad for a Ph.D. in the humanities and social sciences with an emphasis on culture at one of the major universities in the United States and in other countries. All candidates must be nominated by one of our partner institutions in Asia.
Terms and Conditions
Scholarships are given for a period of one academic year, and are renewable for a total grant of up to three years. Annual renewal depends on satisfactory progress toward a degree and the availability of funds.
Applications for the Institute's scholarship are separate from applications for admission to graduate programs. Candidates must apply directly to the admission offices of the universities of their choice. The Institute's application is only for financial assistance.
Application Process
The deadline for receipt of applications is June 15th. Nominees must register for the TOEFL and GRE tests by September 1st. Applicants may update the list of their desired universities, revise their study plans, and furnish more supporting documents until September 1st. HYI representatives will conduct interviews with nominated applicants at their home institutions by between August and November of the same year.
Scholarship applications sent directly to the Institute without official approval by the applicant's institution will not be considered. Several DSP grantees have attended major universities in the United States, such as Harvard University, Columbia University, Cornell University, University of Chicago, Brown University, Indiana University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and University of Washington. Other DSP grantees have studied for their degree in countries other than the United States, such as England (Institute of Archaeology, University College London, Leeds University, London School of Economics and Political Science), Canada (University of Toronto), Australia (Australian National University, La Trobe University).
Frequently Asked Questions
I have earned my MA degree from an American university (or an
English-speaking university); do I still have to submit my TOEFL and GRE
scores?
Depending on which universities you are going to apply to, you may be
required to submit your latest TOEFL and GRE scores to the universities'
admission committee. If you have earned a MA degree from an English-speaking
university, AND the universities of your choice for doctoral studies can
waive these test scores for you, you are exempt from the submission of the
test scores to HYI. Otherwise, HYI will need your scores.
Where can I get the HYI DSP application form? And where can I submit
it?
Only applicants whose universities are affiliated with HYI are eligible to
apply and should contact their International or Foreign Affairs Office for
information and an application. You must submit your application through the
international office for official approval and nomination.
For information or inquiries, please contact our program office at yenching AT fas.harvard.edu.
