International Research for the Study of China’s Urban Development and Land Policy 2027-2028
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy funds international research on China's urban development and land policy, seeking empirical, policy-relevant studies that inform urban planning and governance.
Funder: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Due Dates: November 10, 2026: Application Deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per award (typically 2–4 awards); funding covers all direct research costs, including up to 15% overhead.
Summary: Supports international academic research on China’s urban development, land, and environmental policy for scholars based outside mainland China.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a PhD at submission and cannot have previously served as PI/co-PI on this award.
Description
This program, offered by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, funds academic and policy research projects that address China’s urban transformation, with a strong focus on land use, spatial planning, urban regeneration, municipal finance, land value capture, new urbanism, housing, urban environment, public health, and land/water conservation. The goal is to foster international scholarly dialogue and generate innovative, policy-relevant solutions to China’s economic, social, and environmental urban challenges. Preference is given to empirical and comparative studies that advance actionable land policy.
