Post-doctoral Fellowship in China Studies

The UoH-HYI Post-doctoral Fellowship in China Studies (PFCS), offered by the University of Hyderabad-UoH (India) and the Harvard-Yenching Institute-HYI (US), is a unique opportunity for recent PhDs in China Studies to conduct research and teach at top Indian universities. This two-year fully funded fellowship is open to Indian scholars who have completed their doctoral studies with a specific focus on China across various disciplines of the social sciences and humanities. The fellowship supports talented Indian scholars in developing critical insights, generating original research, producing new knowledge, and developing expert competence while strengthening China studies across Indian institutions.

The Program awards 2-4 fellowships annually, each with a duration of 24 months. The exact number depends on the availability of suitable candidates. Fellows will receive a 24-month stipend plus an annual research award, commencing after the final selection and joining the host/partner institution.

The application deadline is January 15, 2027. For details, please visit the University of Hyderabad website.