CEFC

PhD Scholarship fieldwork research or dissertation writing in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan

– Three months China, Hong Kong or Taiwan PhD Scholarship 2023-

The CEFC will award two scholarships for doctoral students, for a period of 3 months renewable once, for field research or thesis writing in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan (beginning of the research stay: June 2023). The scholarship comprises a monthly stipend of 1200 Euros, and a roundtrip airplane ticket (1000 euros maximum).

At the end of the first three months, the scholarships may be renewed for three additional months, after presentation of the activities by the beneficiaries and validation by the scientific committee.

Eligibility

  • Doctoral students who are nationals of a member state of the European Union (EU) or doctoral students from outside the EU enrolled in doctoral training at a French university in a field of social sciences and humanities.
  • Obligation to reside in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan for the duration of their attachment to the CEFC.
  • Submit a research project that fits into the CEFC’s scientific mission, which consists of studying the political, economic, social and cultural changes in the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

In return for this funding, the beneficiaries of this aid undertake:

  • To submit a written report on their work to the CEFC, intended in particular for the Centre’s annual activity report.
  • To present their research activities to the scientific committee at the end of the first three months.

Application Requirement

The application should include:

  • A research project (5 pages maximum, bibliography not included, Times New Roman font 12, line spacing 1.5)
  • A detailed CV
  • A cover letter

The selection will be based on the following criteria, which must appear clearly in the research project:

  • Research objectives
  • Methodology/Sources/Fieldwork
  • Provisional Calendar
  • Writing skills in French or English

Applicants shall obtain their visa on their own, the CEFC and the Taipei branch cannot be responsible for applicants’ visa. The impossibility of going to the fieldwork will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.

Applicant must send the requested items in a single PDF file by email to Pierre Miège ([email protected]) and Henry Wu ([email protected]). The subject of the email should be “PHD SCHOLARSHIP 2023”.

Deadline for applications: 21 April 2023.

For more information, please contact CEFC director, Pierre Miège: [email protected].

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