1. The purpose of the Chinese Culture Research
Fellowship Programme is to give financial assistance to
foreign scholars studying issues in China in order to better
understand modern China and delve deeper into China' s long
history and rich and profound culture and traditions,
thereby increasing the friendship between the people of
China and the peoples of the rest of the world.
2. Requirements for an
applicant
full citizenship of the country where he or
she resides and a valid passport from that
country
researcher of Chinese issues who
is a professor or assistant professor or possesses a Phd
degree or Master's degree with a minimum of three years
research experience
adequate command of
the Chinese language
no major health
problems and age under 55
definite
employment in applicant's own country studying Chinese
issues.
3. Fields of
research
Researchers may study Chinese language,
culture, history, philosophy, education, economy, art
history or other subjects.
Research work
must be concentrated on the campus of an institute of higher
learning. This fellowship programme does not arrange for
research work carried out at other sites.
4. Fellowship period
The
fellowship period can be determined in accordance with the
applicant's research plans, not to exceed five months.
In line with the semesters of China's
schools, research work should be carried out between
February and June and between September and next January.
The fellowship generally cannot be extended. Under special
cireumstancesythe researcher may submit an extension plan to
the Ministry of Education (MoE) for approval, along with
proof of the school's accordance, one month before the
original term expires. The extension may not exceed one
month.
5. Application
procedure
Applicant may obtain this Introduction and
the "Chinese Culture Research Fellowship Application
Form" from the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.
Three months before research work is to begin, applicant
must submit completed application form,photocopy, of most
recent diploma or certificate (English or photocopies of
Chinese and English translations), recommendation letter
from applicant' s employer and invitation letter from
Chinese school to the Foreign Affairs Department of the MoE.
Since the school Is selected by the applicant 9 the
applicant must first send research plans to the school and
inform the school of Intent to apply for this fellowship to
obtain the school's agreement.
The MoE
arranges for experts In the relevant field to examine and
appraise the material submitted and directly Informs the
applicant of the result within one month after the material
is recieved, Incomplete or invalid material is not accepted.
Once the application has been
accepted,the successful candidate may take the 'Admission
Notice" and JW201 visa form sent by the MoE and proceed
to the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate to obtain
Chinese visa.
6. Expenses and other
benefits
This fellowship covers the following
expenses:
1)a set amount of research expenditures
paid by the MoE of China directly to the school accepting
the researcher
2)1700 RMB yuan the
first month and 1500 RMB yuan per month thereafter for
oncampus housingy,foodv,local transportation and
miscellaneous necessities
3)in
accordance with requirements of the research plan, an amount
not to exceed 500 RMB yuan for assistance as approved by the
school' s academic advisor for academic touring within China
4)emergency medical care
7.Rules for fellowship
recipients
1)The successful candidate should inform
the school of his or her arrival date as soon as possible
after receiving the "Admission Notice".
2)Travel expenses to the school and
back to the researcher's home country are to be borne by the
researcher.
3)The researcher may not
make changes in the research plan as approved by the
school's academic advisor. Any academic tour should be
approved by the school. The amount of travel expenses In
excess of item 3) of section 6 above are to be borne by the
re- searcher.
4)After the research work
has been completed, the researcher should submit a written
research report and list of any material to be carried out
of the country to the school. It the research report is
untinished, an outline may be submitted.
5)Should It be necessary to bring other
family members gall expenses are to be borne by the
researcher. It Is recommended that the researcher make
thorough inquiries concerning conditions for housing other
family members at the school before coming to China or make
plans to stay in a hotel.
6)The
researcher must obey the laws and regulations of the Chinese
government as well the rules and regulations of the school
where he or she is accepted.
7)During
the period covered by the fellowship the researcher may not
engage in any work unrelated to the submitted research plan.
8. Matters related to arrival In
China
The fellowship recipient should notify the
school in advance of the time of arrival and the flight or
train number which will be bringing the recipient to the
city where the school is located once reservations have been
made.
If it Is Inconvenient for the
researcher to proceed directly to a school located outside
the capital,be or she may first go to the Foreign Affairs
Department of the Beijing Language Institute when they
arrive in Beijing. Personnel In this department can assist
in arranging food and lodging and purchase train tickets for
the researcher to go to the final destination.
The researcher should be sure to carry
on his or her person the addresses and telephone numbers of
the school receiving him or her and the Beijing Language
Institute. Carrying a certain amount of American dollars
just In case Is also recommended.
After
arriving at the school, the researcher should promptly carry
out the procedures for foreigners residing in China.
9. Matters relating to departure from
China
When the researcher has finished his research
work he should send a work report directly to the Foreign
Affairs Department of the MoE, briefly describing the
results of his or her research work In China. The Foreign
Affairs Department of the MoE should be informed of the date
the researcher plans to leave the country.
All exit procedures should conform to
the regulations of the Chinese customs department.
10. The MoE hopes that after the
researcher who receives the Chinese Culture Research
Fellowship returns to his or her home country, he or she
maintains academic contacts with the school, the academic
advisor In particular, where the research was carried out.
We would also welcome any comments the researcher might
have.