Applications/nominations are now invited from faculty members in the humanities and social sciences for the following two Harvard–Yenching Programmes tenable in 2014–15:

Visiting Scholars Programme

This programme allows young faculty members in the humanities and social sciences to study and conduct research at Harvard University for 10 months. The scholarship will cover round-trip airfare for the successful applicant, a monthly stipend for up to 10 months, fees for health insurance, and funding for hiring a research assistant and for participation in an academic conference within the USA and Canada.

Visiting Fellows Programme

This programme provides advanced PhD candidates an opportunity to do dissertation research at Harvard University for three semesters. Preference is given to those working in East Asian studies. The fellowship will cover round-trip airfare, the Harvard University Visiting Fellows fee, a stipend for a single scholar, and funding for participation in an academic conference within the USA and Canada.

Applicants should submit the completed application forms and requisite supporting documents, with the endorsement of the department charirman/unit head and the Faculty Dean as appropriate to Mr. Daniel Chow, training manger, on or before 16 August 2013. Application forms are obtainable at the Personnel Office’s website. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an interview panel in Hong Kong. For enquires, please email to per10@uab.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk.