ICI Research Fellowships

Recipients of Starr Student Award are required to:

Applications for all student awards require the following documents. Be sure to compile these documents early to avoid late or incomplete submissions.

Applications on any topic are eligible.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all application materials are submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

All application materials must be submitted by the close of business on January 15, 2025. Final interviews will take place in person in the following week or two.

Starr Student Award Application (2025) – Steps 1 and 2 (Student)

Starr Student Award Application (2025) – Step 3 (Faculty Mentor)

Starr Student Award Application (2025) – Step 4 (Letter of Rec)

Once all 4 steps have been submitted your application is complete.

The India China Institute (ICI) of The New School seeks applications for a one-year position in 2023-24 as Postdoctoral Fellow in our “Global China and India in a Post-Liberal World” research cluster. The fellow will be in residence at ICI for the 2023-24 academic year.

This theme of the 2023-24 postdoctoral fellowship is motivated by global challenges to the Western-led liberal order and the influence that India and China have in bringing changes to existing regimes or in creating alternatives to the liberal world order. ICI welcomes applications from those whose research focuses on emerging alternative orders in geopolitics; authoritarian governance domestically and regionally; climate change and energy security; digital governance; science, technology and infrastructure; populism and ethno-nationalism; migration and citizenship; public health and social policy; higher education and knowledge production; and South-South cooperation. The empirical scope of the research should focus on China or India, or engage with China-India comparisons and connections, or global flows that India or China are prominently part of. Applications are welcome from all social science and humanities disciplines, including interdisciplinary PhD programs.

ICI serves as a hub for research and public engagement on India, China, and beyond. Its mission is to address issues of global concern through collaborative research and the formation of transnational networks of scholars and practitioners based in India, China, and elsewhere around the world. We believe that studying and thinking about the pasts and presents of India, China, and other countries in the global South can provide new frameworks that provide alternative perspectives to dominant understandings of global politics, culture, and design.

The New School is committed to actively recruiting from a diverse pool of applicants. We encourage international candidates and candidates from groups underrepresented in US higher education to apply. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities

• Publication and research plans on an existing or new project
• Organize public programming related to themes of the research cluster
• Deliver a talk on research in progress
• Attend meetings with ICI leadership to build initiatives related to the research cluster

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree received after July 2018 and before July 2023
• Evidence of strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy

Fellowship Period

September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

Work Modality

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is expected to work on-campus due to the nature of the work and in accordance with university policies.

Salary and Benefits

Fellows will receive a salary of $55,000 and a research allowance of $3,000. The University also provides a benefits package, including medical and dental coverage. For information on the University benefits package, please visit The New School website.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will remain open until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• 1,000-1,200 word research proposal
• writing sample
• names and contact information of three references who can speak to your work

Applicants may be contacted at the discretion of the search committee for additional materials including reference letters.

Application Deadline

May 15, 2023

The India China Institute (ICI) of The New School seeks applications for a one-year position in 2022-23 as Postdoctoral Fellow in Cities and Citizenship. The fellow will be in residence at ICI for the 2022-23 academic year, to pursue publication and research plans on an existing or new project, to contribute to the ICI Cities and Citizenship research cluster, and relevant ICI events and programs.

ICI welcomes applications from those whose research focuses on cities, rural-urban flows, urban design and infrastructure, and public goods provision, addressing issues of membership, belonging, identity, contestation, and related questions. The geographic focus of research could be drawn from India, China, or could engage with China-India comparisons and connections. Applications are welcome from all social science and humanities disciplines, including interdisciplinary PhD programs.

ICI serves as a hub for research and public engagement on India, China and beyond. Its mission is to address issues of global concern through collaborative research and the formation of transnational networks of scholars and practitioners based in India, China, and elsewhere around the world. We believe that studying and thinking with the pasts and presents of India, China, and other countries in the global South can provide new frameworks that provide alternative perspectives to dominant understandings of global politics, culture, and design.

The New School is committed to actively recruiting from a diverse pool of applicants. We encourage international candidates and candidates from groups underrepresented in US higher education to apply. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree after June 2017 or before July 2022.

Fellowship Period: August 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

Salary and Benefits: Fellows will receive a salary of $55,000 and a research allowance of $3,000. The University also provides a benefits package, including medical and dental coverage. Information on the University benefits package can be found here.

Study in China- Scholarship Opportunities

1. Chinese Language Fellowship Program

The National Bureau of Asian Research

The Chinese Language Fellowship Program (CLFP) is a nationwide initiative to support American Ph.D. students with a fellowship of up to $50,000 so that they can devote one year to intensive Chinese language training at an institution of the fellow’s choice, generally in China or Taiwan. Fellows must be Ph.D. students with a focus on China and policy. Fellows must also demonstrate an intermediate Chinese language ability.

• • Type: Doctoral Fellowships
  • Citizenship: United States

• Application Deadline: Feb 19, 2024

More information: https://www.nbr.org/chinese-language-fellowship-program/clfp-fellowship-awards/

2. Scholarships at Yunnan University (YNU) 云南大学

•  YNU 2024 Scholarship

The 2024 Yunnan University Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. Full scholarships cover tuition and on-campus accommodation expenses. Half scholarships cover half-tuition and on-campus accommodation fees.

• Requirement: open to non-Chinese citizens
• Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

More information: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/p-sKYwyQTzxsua2rIhzjUg

• YNU 2024 CSC High Level Postgraduate Program

The Full-time Master’s Degree Programs and Doctoral Degree Program offers scholarships that cover tuition, accommodation. Additionally, it offers stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

• Requirement: open to non-Chinese citizens
• Application Deadline: 2024 Feb 20, before 24:00 (GMT+8)

More information: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/iknYS1UfGK1OV-bBVEW71w

      C.YNU 2024 Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship

This scholarship covers tuition, accommodation.  It offers stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.

• Admission Category: Full-time Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs; Non-degree Chinese language programs.
• Requirements: Open to non-Chinese citizens. Mainly opening to South Asia and Southeast Asia countries.  Applicants from other countries are also welcomed.
• Application Deadline: April 8, 2004 before 24:00 (GMT+8)

More information:  https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Fw-2tskdkq7ft1NxJpznyA

3. International Chinese Teacher Scholarship

Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters

In order to encourage students and Chinese language teachers all over the world to study Chinese or conduct research regarding the Chinese language and culture in China. Scholarships are offered for a Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL), and one academic year or one academic semester study in China. Open to non-Chinese citizens aged 18-35 (MTCSOL applicants aged 18-45). Language requirements apply.

• Type: Doctoral Fellowships, Masters Fellowships, Undergraduate Fellowships
• Coverage: full tuition and a monthly stipend
• Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024 (Confirmed)*

More information: http://www.chinese.cn/page/#/pcpage/project_detail

4. Youth of Excellence 

China Scholarship Council implements the Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program, to train global leaders. The 12-month curriculum leads to a master’s degree. Certain programs follow the “1+1” paradigm, which requires students to do their full-time basic course work and research in Chinese universities in the first academic year while finishing up their dissertation preparations. Before traveling to China to defend their dissertations as required by the universities, they must work in their home countries during the second academic year and finish their dissertations based on studies and actual work. A degree will be awarded to those who successfully complete the defense. 

• Coverage: Full Scholarship
• Requirement: open to non-Chinese citizens who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 3 years of work experience
• Application Deadline: 2024 April 15, before 24:00 (GMT+8)

More information:

https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_790440.html

5. 2024 Peking University BIMBA Programs

• PKU-UCL MBA Program

Launched in September 2017 in Beijing, this MBA program unites two world-leading universities: Peking University and UCL School of Management. The program, situated in the heart of one of the world’s largest economies, offers students the opportunity to take elective courses in London during the summer. This MBA leverages the unique research and teaching strengths of both institutions. The National School of Development at Peking University, home to influential academics advising the Chinese Government on development policies, provides a high-level perspective on managing companies amid changing national and international government policy contexts. 

• Application opens: Sept.2023 ~ June.2024 (admission on rolling basis)
• Duration: 16 months (full-time) / 28 months (part-time)
• Location: PKU + UCL (an elective module)

More information: https://en.bimba.pku.edu.cn/programmes/PKU_UCL_MBA/Overview_ucl/index.htm

• PKU-Vlerick MBA Program

Since 2008, the National School of Development at Peking University has collaborated with Vlerick Business School in Belgium to establish the PKU-Vlerick MBA program. This program, featuring faculty from prestigious institutions worldwide such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, INSEAD, and ESSEC Business School, provides students with a blend of classic theory and innovative approaches, embracing both global and local perspectives. The MBA, taught entirely in English, is designed for working professionals. To enhance practical skills and innovation, the Peking University-Vlerick MBA introduces a unique Three-Mentor System (academic mentor, corporate mentor, and career mentor) and a Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab, which aims to seamlessly integrate business theory and practical experience. The Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab, featuring mentors from various industries, especially in the realm of science and technology, equips students with the ability to navigate new technological trends and master the essentials of innovation. 

• Application opens: Sept.2023 ~ June.2024 (admission on rolling basis)
• Duration: 24 months (part-time)
• Location: PKU + Vlerick (1-week elective course)

More information: https://en.bimba.pku.edu.cn/programmes/pku_vlerick_mba/Overview/index.htm

6. Wilson Center China Fellowship

The Wilson Center China Fellowship is a 1-year non-residential fellowship focusing on China’s impact on Asia or the United States across a wide variety of issue areas. The Wilson Center invites American scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to apply. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, publish their research through the Wilson Center, and will have the opportunity to interact with policymakers and thought leaders in Washington. This fellowship is available to U.S. citizens only, although they may have residency anywhere around the world. Candidates must have a PhD or JD received after 2009. The fellowship offers a stipend of $20,000.

• Type: Post-doctoral Fellowships

• Work Experience: 5-10, 10+
• Citizenship Requirement: United States

• Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/china-fellowship-application-guidelines

7. Schwarzman Scholars

Tsinghua University

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Whether in politics, business, or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends. Students will live and study together on the campus of Schwarzman College, a newly-built, state-of-the-art facility, where all classes will be taught in English. Students can pursue a degree in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Studies. Schwarzman Scholars receive tuition and a stipend, room and board, RT travel, and an in-country study tour.

• Type: Masters Fellowships
• Citizenship: Any
• Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org

8. Anne McLaren Fellowships

University of Nottingham

Applications are invited for The University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships, which are targeted at exceptional female scientists and engineers who are typically under-represented in these subjects, and wish to establish a research career in the UK. The Fellowships are offered in a range of academic units at the University of Nottingham and provide a recognised first step into an independent research career. Each fellowship offers 3 years independent funding to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham campuses in the UK, China, or Malaysia.

• Type: Post-doctoral Fellowships

• Gender: Women Only
• Citizenship: Any
• Application Deadline: Oct 04, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/researchwithus/fellowships/nottingham-research.aspx

9. Fulbright Critical Language Enhancement Award (CLEA)

Institute of International Education (IIE)

The Critical Language Enhancement Award (CLEA) is a feature of the U.S. Student Fulbright Program, which provides an opportunity for some Fulbright U.S. Student grantees to receive 3-6 months of intensive language study as an enhancement to their Fulbright grants. They must be approved by local Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies in the host countries. CLEA is offered to students once they have been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student grant which requires that they use one of the eligible languages for their Fulbright project and beyond. Eligible countries include China (mainland China program only), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, and Russia.

• Type: Masters Fellowships

• Citizenship: United States
• Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/critical-language-enhancement-awards

10. Luce Scholars Program

Henry Luce Foundation

The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia. Candidates must be U.S. citizens up to age 30, and candidates must be nominated by one of 75 participating colleges and universities. Check with university for internal deadlines.

• Type: Professional Fellowships
• Work Experience: 0-5, 5-10 years
• Citizenship: United States
• Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://www.hluce.org/programs/luce-scholars/application-guidelines/

11. Princeton in Asia Fellowships

Princeton in Asia (PiA)

Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an independent non-profit organization affiliated with and located on-campus at Princeton University. PiA fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities. PiA plans to offer 60 fellowship positions in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. PiA fellowships span a variety of focus areas: arts and culture; economic development; education; environmental sustainability; peace, justice, and access to information; public health; sports; and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). PiA fellowships are one or two years long and open to graduates or graduating seniors of any university.

• Type: Professional Fellowships
• Work Experience: 0-5 years
• Citizenship: Any
• Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://www.princetoninasia.org/fellowships

12. Yenching Scholarship

Yenching Academy, Peking University

The Yenching Academy provides a generous graduate scholarship that covers tuition fees, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between each Scholar’s base city and Beijing, accommodations, and living costs on Peking University’s campus. This specially designed, English-taught program aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. Students from around the world are invited to apply and can choose between many different fields to base their thesis including law, economics, international relations, philosophy, literature, and history. International applicants apply early.

• Type: Masters Fellowships
• Citizenship: Any
• Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2024 (Estimated)*

More information: https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn

13. China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship

Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School

The China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship offered by the Ash Center at the Harvard Kennedy School is an opportunity for postdoctoral scholars to advance their research on a topic salient to contemporary public policy in China. It is expected that the successful applicant will give at least one research presentation to their peer scholars at the Center during the fellowship period as well as participate in the Center’s publication program. Each fellowship will run for a period of up to two years. The recipient will receive an annual stipend of $65,000, health insurance, and a dedicated workspace. Fellows are not required to be US citizens; however, foreign nationals must be eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship.

• Work Experience: 0-5, 5-10, 10+

• Coverage: Annual stipend $65,000, up to 2 years
• Application Deadline: Jan 03, 2025 (Estimated)*

More information: https://ash.harvard.edu/china-public-policy-postdoctoral-fellowships

14. 2024 Fund for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas)

The Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) aims to attract and encourage outstanding young scholars (including non-Chinese foreign talents) who have achieved notable accomplishments in natural sciences, engineering, and related fields to return or go to China. Scholars independently choose their own research directions and conduct innovative studies.  The program expects to foster scientific and technological youth talents.

• Requirement: applicants must hold a doctoral degree. 
• Research focus: natural sciences, engineering, and related fields.

More information:

Tianjin University (天津大学): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ttG7HFJf6bc50ySbkWPUMA

Xiamen University (厦门大学): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mg77PI23-xz_ZzCdahGhgw

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Study in India – Scholarship Opportunities 

• Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) Scholarship

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), an advanced research institution funded by the Reserve Bank of India, currently seeks applicants for its IGIDR Scholarship Program which aims to promote research on developmental issues. Eligible candidates should be international students from certain Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam) who are willing to pursue a graduate, postgraduate, or MPhil (Master of Philosophy) studies in a university in India. They should be proficient English language speakers, too.

• Coverage: Per month basis depending on program
• Application Deadline: End of May, 2024

More information: http://www.igidr.ac.in/newspdf/IGIDR-IDRC%20Scholarships.pdf

2. ITEC/SCAAP Government of India Fully Funded Scholarships

The Government of India, through the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), accepts applications for its ITEC/SCAAP Scholarship Program. This scholarship is for international students willing to undergo a training program in India such as the previous 6-week International Training Program on International Marketing and Global Competitiveness, International Training Program on Rural Enterprise Planning and Promotion or Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in Water Supply and Sanitation Development. Currently, there are about 105 available scholarships up for grabs. Eligible applicants are international students from the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. They should also be proficient speakers in the English language.

• Coverage: Annual applications for the ITEC/SCAAP Scholarship Program close before the end of June. Successful applicants for the ITEC/SCAAP scholarships are entitled to course fee waiver, accommodation allowance, monthly stipend (INR 25,000 or $360), book allowance (INR 5,000 or $72), project allowance, study tour allowance, visa fees, and airfare to and from India.
• Application Deadline: End of June, 2024

More information: https://www.hcimbabane.gov.in/page/itec-scholarship/

3. KIIT University International Scholarship Program (KUISP)

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University opens a scholarship program for international students who seek to obtain a degree offered by the KIIT University. Eligible applicants for the KIIT University International Scholarships are students who will enroll in a study program except nursing, architecture, dental, and medicine courses. All nationalities, with the exception of SAARC or South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries) are invited to apply. Priority will be given to applicants who have a financially challenging background.

• Coverage: 2 students and 10 students from each country are provided with Full and Half tuition fee waivers respectively. 100 scholarships are available.
• Application Deadline: 30 July, 2024

More information: https://international.kiit.ac.in/

4. Nalanda University Master Fellowship for Foreign Students

Nalanda university seeks international scholars for its Master Fellowship Program. Applicants should be interested to pursue a graduate degree in any field offered by the Nalanda University. The university has a wide range of courses under the disciplines of history, ecology, philosophy, environment, and comparative religions. Eligible applicants should have excellent academic records in their previous degree programs. They are also required to submit a certification of English language proficiency, together with the duly accomplished application form and other necessary documents.

• Eligibility: Anyone from developing countries
• Coverage: Full tuition
• Application Deadline: End of July, 2024

More information: https://www.edarabia.com/scholarships-india-international-students/#1

5. Indian School of Business (ISB) International Scholarships

The Indian School of Business opens a scholarship program for international students seeking to pursue a postgraduate degree in business management at the ISB. Eligible candidates should be students who are willing to enroll in the ISB’s one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). This academic year, the ISB has a total of 26 available scholarships. All nationalities are welcome to submit their application for the ISB International Scholarships. Eligible applicants should have an accumulated work experience, a valid Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT score, and a certificate of English language proficiency. The program accepts applications per cycle. It is highly recommended to submit applications for Cycle 1 as it has more competitive scholarship benefits. To illustrate, Cycle 1 successful applicants are entitled to a full tuition fee waiver. Also, 50% of the merit and need-based waivers are only available for Cycle 1 applicants. Annually, the applications for Cycle 1 ISB International Scholarships close on the 15th of October.

• Coverage: 25% – 100%
• Application Deadline: 15 October 2024 (admission on rolling basis)

More information: 

https://www.isb.edu/en/study-isb/post-graduate-programmes/pgp-management/fee-and-scholarships.html

6. General Scholarship Scheme (GSS) for Foreign Students 

Funded by the Government of India’s Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the General Scholarship Scheme (GSS), provides scholarship awards to international students hoping to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, or research programs in a university in India. Eligible applicants should come from selected Asian, African, and Latin American countries. They should be proficient in the English language since universities in India use the international language for instruction. Undergraduate students should enclose their selected course and  (up to 3 university choices). For applicants who wish to acquire a bachelor’s degree in the field of the performance arts, an additional video or audio requirement of their talent should be sent. Postgraduate and research applicants are required to include a summary of their research topic and proposal along with the necessary forms and documents. 

More information awaited:

https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/home/page/indian-council-for-cultural-relations-scholarship-schemes

7. SIU-ICCR Joint Scholarships for Developing Countries

Symbiosis International University and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have forged a partnership to provide a scholarship program for international students in India. The SIU-ICCR Joint Scholarships are aimed at prospective undergraduate and postgraduate international students from developing countries. Eligible applicants should be willing to pursue a study program at any constituent institute of the SIU. They should also hold a proof of proficiency in the English language. Successful applicants will receive a full tuition fee waiver, accommodation allowance, and meal allowance.

Coverage:

• One Partial (50%) Academic Scholarship for a Post Graduate Program at any Institute of SIU
• One Full (100%) Academic Scholarship for an Undergraduate Program at any Institute of SIU
• One Partial (50%) Academic Scholarship for an Undergraduate Program at any Institute of SIU
• Two Partial (25%) Academic Scholarships for an Undergraduate Program at any Institute of SIU

More information: https://siu.edu.in/international-scholarship.php

Are you a student interested in spending time traveling, working or conducting research in India or China? Over the years the India China Institute has supported dozens of students from The New School and other universities in India and China interested in learning and studying in the region. We have collected a variety of resources that may prove useful for students who want more information about what support is available from the India China Institute, past wisdom from students involved in our program, travel tips and lots more.

If you are a student who has been living, working or traveling in China or India and have ideas or resources to contribute, please send us an e-mail and let us know about your ideas!

Note: The following list of resources are for information only, and do not constitute an endorsement by ICI or The New School.