Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship in Columbia University, New York, USA
Designation/Position- Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship
Tang Center for Early China invites application for Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship from eligible and interested candidates
About- The Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship is offered each year to one scholar for an in-residence research period of 10 months at Columbia University, or to two scholars for a period of 5 months each, depending on the need of the proposed projects. Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship
Research/Job Area- Available research area in University
Location- Columbia University, New York, USA
Eligibility/Qualification–
- Applicants must have PhD degree in hand at the start of the fellowship period, or have outstanding research credential.
- Applicants must be able to manage day-to-day conversation in English.
- Applicants must be affiliated with an academic institution in their country of origin.
- Past recipients are not eligible to apply for two years, except for projects evaluated by the Tang Advisory Committee as necessary to receive multiple years of support.
- The applicant must be non-US based, and preference is given to scholars from East Asia.
Job/Position Description-
Fellowship funds can be used to cover airfare, living expenses, and fees accrued during the fellow’s residence at the university.
The Fellowship also includes a modest travel fund for the fellow to visit other US cities or institutions.
The successful candidate may be invited to teach short-term courses or seminars which, if it happens, will carry a supplemental adjunct salary.
How to Apply-
- Basic application form
- Certificate of English proficiency. TOEFL, IELTS, and PETS (organized by NEEA) are acceptable.
- 10 – 15 page double-spaced project proposal (in English)
- Proposal contents should include the following:
- The purpose of the project
- Research methods
- Potential contributions of research findings
- Proposal contents should include the following:
- Project timeline
- Travel itineraries (if travel budget is requested)
- Curriculum Vitae (in English)
- Two letters of recommendation (in English)
Last Date for Apply– 30 November 2019.
