Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
Harvard's Fairbank Center grants fund research, language study, and academic projects on China, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora for students and faculty.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (Term-Time Travel, grad) | November 21, 2026 (Term-Time Travel, grad) | February 13, 2026 (Graduate Summer Language) | October 30, 2026 (Winter Grants, grad/undergrad) | May 5, 2026 (Taiwan Studies, all) | March 25, 2027 (Shum Fellowship, grad) | March 30, 2026 (Undergrad Taiwan Travel, summer) | February 2, 2026 (Undergrad Summer Language) | February 9, 2026 (Undergrad Summer Research)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $1,000–$10,000 for students; faculty/project grants up to $5,000–$10,000; most awards are for research, travel, or study expenses.
Summary: Supports Harvard students and faculty undertaking research, language study, or academic projects focused on China, Taiwan, or the Chinese diaspora.
Key Information: Open to all Harvard affiliates; multiple grant types for undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and student organizations.
Description
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University offers a comprehensive suite of grants to support research, language study, academic travel, and scholarly events related to China, Taiwan, and the broader Chinese world. Funding is available for undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, and faculty, with opportunities spanning summer and winter research, language study, conference participation, course development, and fieldwork. The grants are designed to advance innovative, interdisciplinary scholarship and to facilitate immersive engagement with Greater China.
