Established in 1989, the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange is deeply committed to its mission of encouraging scholars at academic institutions throughout the world to undertake research projects in the humanities and social sciences that can shed new light on Chinese culture and society, as well as engage in international cooperation and exchange. It provides financial support for writing dissertations in the field of Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences.
Applicants for ROC dissertation fellowships must be doing research on topics related to Chinese culture and society, the development of the Republic of China, or Taiwan Studies. Their dissertations should cover one of the following fields: literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, art, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, legal studies, economics, or media studies.
Eligibility
- Doctoral candidates who are Republic of China (ROC) citizens and who are completing the last stage of their Ph.D. research at an accredited university in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, or South America may apply for fellowships for the completion of dissertations in the humanities and social sciences.
- Only students who have graduated from an accredited university or college in the Republic of China, and who do not have foreign permanent residence status or citizenship, are eligible to apply.
- Applicants should have completed all other requirements for their Ph.D. degree, and must be in the last stage of their doctoral program.
- Successful candidates are expected to complete their dissertations by the end of the grant period.
Annual Deadline
October 15
Fellowship Website:
http://www.cckf.org/en/programs/american/MDF