Conference Travel Grants
Overview
In order to increase participation of Asia-based scholars in major scholarly conferences on Asian Studies held at Harvard University, the Institute welcomes proposals from the conference organizer(s) for a grant to support several such scholars (preferably from more than one Asian country) per conference.
Terms and conditions
These grants will be in the form of reimbursement for (economy-class) travel and accommodation expenses of up to $10,000 per conference (with a maximum of $2500 per scholar).
Application Process
Requests for travel grants should be made by the conference organizer(s) and mailed to:
Conference Travel Grants
Harvard-Yenching Institute
Vanserg Hall, Suite 20,
25 Francis Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Applications can also be e-mailed to yenching@fas.harvard.edu. A complete application should consist of: a detailed description of the scholarly rationale and objectives of the conference, a list of invited and committed participants, including the proposed attendees from Asia for whom travel support is being requested, information on other sources of sponsorship, and publication plans.
