[American Council of Learned Societies](https://www.acls.org)

November 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$5,000 per award; supports travel during a 12-month period; multiple trips permitted

Supports travel for research on China by PhD students and non-tenure track faculty, emphasizing diverse scholarly approaches and inclusion.

--- ## Description This grant supports travel for graduate students in PhD programs and non-tenure track faculty conducting research related to China. The program enables scholars to visit libraries, archives, and field sites in China or conduct China studies-related research in collections and databases worldwide. The aim is to advance China studies through projects that may contribute to dissertations, monographs, scholarly articles, pedagogical tools, creative works, or community-engaged scholarship. The program prioritizes inclusion, equity, and diversity, seeking a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplinary approaches in its cohorts. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award provides $5,000 to support travel for research. - The grant covers a 12-month period, during which travel may occur at any time; multiple trips are allowed. - Funds can be used for transportation, visas, living expenses, permits, fees, and other costs associated with conducting research. - Other support may be accepted during the grant period. --- ## Eligibility - **Academic Status:** - Graduate students enrolled in a PhD program at an accredited university in the US or Canada. - Contingent (non-tenure track) faculty at any career stage (e.g., adjuncts, postdocs, lecturers, instructors) affiliated with a US or Canadian university. - **Degree and Citizenship:** - Contingent faculty must hold a PhD from an accredited US or Canadian institution, or be a US/Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have work authorization with a PhD from any accredited institution. - Non-citizens must have an affiliation or long-term, regular research/teaching appointment at a US or Canadian institution. - **Other Requirements:** - Tenure-track and tenured faculty are not eligible. - Working knowledge of Chinese or another language used in China studies (e.g., Tibetan, Uyghur) is required. - **Research Scope:** - Projects in all disciplines of the humanities or social sciences are eligible. - Research on Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibet, and Xinjiang is eligible. - Diaspora studies projects with no connection to communities/cultures in China are unlikely to be funded. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) System](https://ofa.acls.org/). - Required materials: - Completed application form - Application essay (max 2 double-spaced pages) - Work plan (max 1 double-spaced page) - Bibliography (max 2 pages) - Optional supporting materials (max 2 pages) - One reference letter (required for graduate students only, from dissertation advisor or eligible faculty) - No budget is required. - A final report is required upon completion of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to applicants with limited access to research funding or institutional resources. - Any project outcome grounded in scholarly research is permissible, including dissertations, monographs, articles, pedagogical tools, creative works, or community-engaged projects. - Applicants should justify the need for travel and explain any additional funding received for the proposed project. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://www.acls.org/competitions/luce-acls-travel-grants-in-china-studies/) - [Sample application (PDF)](https://www.acls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-26-Sample-Application-for-Travel-Grant.pdf) - [FAQ for the program](https://www.acls.org/faqs/faq-henry-luce-foundation-acls-program-in-china-studies/) - [ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) System](https://ofa.acls.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | China Studies Program | chinastudies@acls.org | 212-697-1505 | [Contact ACLS](https://www.acls.org/support/) | ---

Luce/ACLS Travel Grants in China Studies - American Council of Learned Societies

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