Harvard-Yenching Library Research Grant
Overview
This grant allows Asia-based senior scholars with proven publication records to conduct humanities and/or social science research in one or more of the specialized collections of Asian-language materials available only at the Harvard-Yenching Library. Priority is given to scholars working on inter-Asian comparative projects.
Terms and conditions
This competitive fellowship is limited to supporting a maximum of two scholars per year. Fellowship recipients may spend between 3-6 months at Harvard. The grant consists of economy fare round trip transportation to Cambridge, a monthly stipend and medical insurance for the individual scholar.
Application Process
Applicants must apply at least six months in advance of the time that they would like to begin research. There are two deadlines for submission of applications to the program each year: April 15 and October 15. Please submit application materials to Library Research Fellowship Program, Vanserg Hall, Suite 20, 25 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138. Complete applications should include: application form, research proposal, c.v., including list of publications, and two letters of recommendation from scholars knowledgeable about the applicant?s abilities as well about the research project being proposed. Applicants to this program will be notified no later than six weeks after the application deadline.
