Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
Harvard's Fairbank Center grants fund research, language study, and academic projects advancing scholarly understanding of China and Taiwan for students and faculty.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: March 30, 2026 (Taiwan Travel Grant, Summer 2026) | May 5, 2026 (Taiwan Travel Grant, Fall 2026/Gap Year 2026–27) | May 5, 2026 (Taiwan Studies Grant, Fall 2026) | February 2, 2026 (Summer Language Grant) | February 9, 2026 (Summer Research Grant) | October 30, 2026 (Undergraduate Winter Grant, annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $1,000–$5,000 for undergraduates; up to $10,000 for faculty conference grants; up to $5,000 for faculty research, workshop, or course development grants.
Summary: Supports Harvard students and faculty conducting research, language study, academic projects, or events related to Chinese studies, including travel to China or Taiwan.
Key Information: Most grants are open to Harvard affiliates only; deadlines and requirements vary by grant type.
Description
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University provides a comprehensive suite of grants to support research, language study, academic projects, and events focusing on China and Greater China (including Taiwan). Funding is available for Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and student organizations. The grants are intended to foster scholarly understanding of Chinese society, culture, history, and contemporary issues, and to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across the Harvard community.
