Database Grants
Funds faculty-led projects to create accessible research databases in Chinese Studies, with a focus on collaboration with Taiwan and enhancing international scholarly exchange.
Funder: Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (application period opens) | October 15, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to EUR 120,000 per project; maximum duration: 3 years.
Summary: Supports faculty-led projects to collect and process research materials into accessible databases, prioritizing Chinese Studies and collaboration with Taiwan.
Key Information: Funds cannot be used for equipment, administrative overhead, or publication costs.
Description
This program funds the creation and processing of research databases that will be made accessible to the broader scholarly community, with a focus on Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences. Projects should be led by full-time faculty at universities or academic institutions. The grant particularly encourages collaborative initiatives involving institutions in Taiwan and projects focused on Taiwan Studies. The intent is to enhance research infrastructure and facilitate international scholarly exchange.
