Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
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Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies supports Harvard faculty, students, and student organizations through research, teaching, language study, and academic programs to advance learning about China and Taiwan.
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Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (Undergraduate winter/Taiwan travel) | October 30, 2026 (Graduate winter/Taiwan studies) | November 1, 2026 (Undergraduate spring Taiwan studies) | November 16, 2026 (Graduate spring travel/Taiwan studies) | January 28, 2027 (Undergraduate summer language) | February 8, 2027 (Undergraduate summer research) | February 12, 2027 (Graduate summer language) | March 12, 2027 (Undergraduate summer Taiwan travel) | March 31, 2027 (Shum Fellowship) | April 16, 2027 (Undergraduate fall/gap-year Taiwan grants) | May 10, 2027 (Graduate fall travel/Taiwan studies) | Rolling (Faculty, graduate conferences, student organizations)
Funding Amounts: Faculty research, workshop, and course development grants: up to $5,000; faculty conference grants: up to $10,000
Summary: The Fairbank Center supports Harvard research, language study, teaching, and academic activities related to China, alongside Taiwan learning opportunities.
Key Information: Eligibility depends on grant category, with specific Harvard affiliation, academic-purpose, and travel requirements.
Description
Harvard University’s Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies supports research, course development, conferences, workshops, and student activities advancing the study of China. Faculty grants welcome proposals from any Harvard school or department. Student grants support research and language study, including travel to Greater China or other locations needed for academic work.
Taiwan funding also supports academic study, independent learning, creative projects, and self-arranged unpaid internships. Registered student organizations can seek support for programs that engage Harvard students in learning about Greater China, including educational activities in Taiwan. Priorities include projects aligned with the Center’s mission, undergraduate senior thesis research, graduate dissertation or thesis research, and faculty Gen Ed course development.
