Applications/nominations are now invited from faculty members in the humanities and social sciences for the following two Harvard-Yenching Programmes tenable in 2016–17:

Visiting Scholars Programme (VSP)

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, a monthly stipend, fees for health insurance, and funding for hiring a research assistant or an editor and for participation in two academic conferences in North America.

Visiting Fellows Programme (VFP)

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, especially with a comparative focus. The fellowship will cover round-trip airfare, the Harvard University Visiting Fellows fee, a stipend for a single scholar, and funding for taking an English Class or hiring an editor and for participation in two academic conferences in North America.

Application forms are obtainable at the Personnel Office's website.

Nominees should submit a Summary of Submission (PO/SR3), also obtainable from the above website, together with the completed application forms and requisite supporting documents, with the endorsement of the Department Chairman/Unit Head and the Faculty Dean as appropriate, to Mr. Daniel Chow, Training Manager (for VSP application) on or before 3 August 2015 or to Ms. Vera So of the Graduate School Office (for VFP application) on or before 3 July 2015 for internal review. After the University has submitted its nominations to the Harvard-Yenching Institute, the nominated applicants shortlisted will be interviewed by an Institute interview panel in Hong Kong. For enquires, please email per10@uab.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk