Confucius China Studies Program
In order to foster deep understanding of China and the Chinese culture
among young generations from around the world, enable the prosperous growth
of China studies, promote the sustainable development of Confucius
Institutes, and enhance the friendly relationship between China and the
people of other countries, the Confucius Institute Headquarters has set up
the “Confucius China Studies Program”.
The Program consists of six subprograms in the academic areas of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
Project Application:
*I．Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship*
1. Purpose
Support doctoral students (candidates) registered with foreign universities
to come to China for study, research and writing of their doctoral
dissertations.
2. Duration
From six months to two years.
3. Eligibility
• Non-Chinese citizen;
• HSK test score level 3 is required, and priority is given to applicants
with higher level of proficiency in Chinese under same conditions;
• Applicants who are currently participating in Chinese Government
Scholarship are not eligible to apply for this Program.
4. Application materials
• Ph.D. Study Certificate;
• Two letters of recommendation from scholars in related field;
• HSK transcript;
• Abstract of master’s thesis or other academic publications;
• Abstract of doctoral dissertation;
• A research plan for the study in China;
• Priority is given to applicants who obtain a letter of recommendation
from local Confucius Institutes.
5. How to apply
The applicant shall submit the online application, and then post the
application form and other supporting documents to the Confucius Institute
Headquarters.
6. Assessment Process
The Confucius China Studies Program Expert Committee will review the
application materials and conduct video interview.
7. Funding
• Lodging and living stipend: 80,000 RMB per year
• Research fund: 20,000 RMB per year
•Round-trip international airfare
• Tuition;
• Other support provided by the host Chinese university
• Expenses for the foreign supervisor’s visit or research in China
• Expenses for life and medical insurances in China
• Group activities and cultural experience
*II. Ph.D. in China Fellowship*
1. Purpose
Support foreign students to pursue full-time Ph.D. degrees in the
humanities and social sciences at Chinese universities.
2. Eligibility
• Non-Chinese citizen;
• HSK test score level 5 is required, and priority is given to applicants
with higher level of proficiency in Chinese under same conditions;
3. Application materials
• Recognized transcripts of undergraduate and graduate studies, diplomas
and copies of all the documents above in Chinese;
• HSK transcript;
• Abstract of master’s thesis and other academic publications;
• A doctoral research statement;
• Two letters of recommendation from scholars in related field;
• Priority is given to applicants who obtain a letter of recommendation
from Confucius Institutes.
4. How to apply
Applicants shall submit the online application at ccsp.chinese.cn, and then
post the application forms and other supporting documents to the Confucius
Institute Headquarters.
5. Assessment Process
The Confucius China Studies Program Expert Committee will review the
application materials and conduct video interview.
6. Funding
• Lodging and living stipend: 80,000 RMB per year;
• Research fund: 20,000 RMB per year
• Round-trip international airfare;
• Tuition;
• Other support provided by the host Chinese university;
• Expenses for life and medical insurances in China.
• Group activities and cultural experience.
*III. “Understanding China” Fellowship*
This fellowship consists of the following three categories:
*● 1.”Understanding China” Visiting Scholar to China
1. Fellowship Description
Understanding China Fellowship aims to support assistant professors or
above from foreign universities and academic institutes to undertake joint
research in top Chinese universities. Excellent postdoctoral fellows are
also welcome to apply.
Applicants shall be non-Chinese citizens.
2. Duration
From two weeks to six months.
3. Application materials(Chinese or English)
• Application Form
• Passport information (Photo page)
• An invitation letter from the host university (see Appendix 4)
• Two academic recommendation letters
• A recommendation letter from a local Confucius Institute or the local
Chinese Embassy/Consulate will be a plus.
4. How to apply
1) Log in to ccsp.chinese.cn, download and fill in the application form,
sign and scan as a PDF file; scan the photo page of passport, invitation
letter, and recommendation letters as PDF files.
2) Combine all the above into one PDF file, name as “CCSP-Understanding
China Fellowship-Your name”, and send it to ccsp@hanban.org (cc to
huangmei@hanban.org).
3) Prepare the following paper documents: application form (in duplicate,
both signed and dated), Passport information (one photocopy), the
invitation letter (original) and recommendation letters (original).
Please don’t submit other materials such as articles, journals, books,
DVD/CDs, etc.
Post the required paper documents to:
Understanding China Fellowship-Visiting Scholar,
Division of Sinology and China Studies, Confucius Institute Headquarters
(HANBAN), +86-10-5859 5858 < +86%2010%205859%205858>.
129 Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100088
5. Review and Announcement
The Confucius China Studies Program Expert Panel will review the
applications.
A typical review cycle takes around 3 months. Please kindly make
arrangement for your visit plan. If you have any inquiry or concern, please
feel free to consult by email or phone call during the period of review.
The review results will be announced by email.
6. Funding
• 10000 RMB per month;
• Round-trip international airfare (economy class, to be reimbursed against
actual cost);
• Personal accident insurance during the visit term in China (we will buy
for you. Reimbursement is not applicable)
* ● 2. “Understanding China” Short-term visit
1) Purpose
The “Understanding China” Short-term Visit program serves to support senior
officials from government, education and culture, non-governmental
organizations and business.
2) Duration
From two weeks to two months.
3) Application materials
• Achievements and rewards;
• A statement of purpose for the visit;
• Passport information;
•Priority is given to applicants who obtain a letter of recommendation from
local Confucius Institutes, or the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in your
country.
4) How to apply
Applicants shall log in on ccsp.chinese.cn
fill in the application form, sign it before scanning it and sending it to
ccsp@hanban.org, and then post the application forms and other supporting
documents required (both Chinese and English versions) in one packet to the
Confucius Institute Headquarters.
5) Assessment
Applicants will have a correspondence review from the expert panel of the
Confucius China Studies Program.
6) Funding
• Accommodation and travel expenses in China;
• Round-trip international airfare (economy class, to be reimbursed against
actual cost);
• Life insurance during the visit term in China (we will buy for you.
Reimbursement is not applicable. )
7) Schedule
After passing a correspondence review from our expert panel, the admitted
applicants will receive “Notice of Funding” from the Confucius Institute
Headquarters.
*● 3.Understanding China Credit Course by Chinese Scholar
1. Program Description
This program aims to support Chinese scholars to teach *non-language credit
courses *in foreign universities, and give lectures and host cultural
salons in local and neighboring Confucius Institutes. The scholars can also
carry out joint research with local scholars when available.
2. Requirements
1) The scholar shall be professor or associate professor in a Chinese
university.
2) The credit course shall be in the field of humanities and social
sciences, related to China studies. For credit courses of Chinese art,
traditional Chinese medicine, martial art, etc., please consult with the
contact officer (see below) in advance.
3) The credit course can be taught by a Chinese scholar, or co-taught by a
Chinese scholar and local scholar(s). Please explain in the application
form.
4) The course duration can be short-term (within 1 month), mid-term (1-6
months) and long-term (6 months above, up to 1-2years)。
3. How to apply
1) Log in toccsp.chinese.cn, download and fill in the application form,
sign and scan as a PDF file, name as “CCSP-Understanding China Credit
Course-university’s name”.
2) Post the paper documents to:
Understanding China Fellowship-Credit Course,
Division of Sinology and China Studies,
Confucius Institute Headquarters (HANBAN), +86-10-5859 5858
< +86%2010%205859%205858>.
129Deshengmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100088
And email to ccsp@hanban.org (cc to huangmei@hanban.org).
4. Review and Announcement
The CI Headquarters and the Confucius China Studies Program (CCSP) Expert
Panel will review the applications. A typical review cycle takes around 3
months. Please feel free to consult by email or phone call during the
period of review. The result will be announced by email.
*Considering that scholars who expect to work overseas for one semester or
above need to make arrangement in advance, all application materials must
be submitted to the Headquarters at least 9 months before the course’s
beginning date, the earlier the better. *
*IV. Young Leaders Fellowship*
1. Purpose
1) Support outstanding youths who have been awarded at least a Bachelor’s
Degree and hold a certain position in the field of politics, economics,
finance, law, education, culture, arts, and media to visit China;
2) There are two ways in applying for the grant: (1) a plan will be made by
the Headquarters and published at due time through www.hanban.org and
ccsp.chinese.cn, applicants can apply accordingly; (2) applicants can make
their own visit plan and submit it to the Headquarters;
3) Support senior undergraduates or graduates holding a position in
students’ associations at foreign universities to visit China.
2. Duration
From two weeks to six months.
3. Eligibility
• Non-Chinese citizen;
• Normally under the age of 40;
• Being interested in public affairs, and aspired to make positive
contributions to the exchange and collaboration between China and other
countries.
4. Application materials
• Application form;
• A letter of recommendation from the current employer and two from other
referees;
• A statement of purpose for the visit;
• Priority is given to applicants who obtain a letter of recommendation
from local Confucius Institutes, or the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in your
country.
5. How to apply
Applicants shall log in onccsp.chinese.cn, download and fill in the
application form, sign it before scanning it and sending it to
ccsp@hanban.org, and then post the application forms and other supporting
documents required (both Chinese and English versions) in one packet to the
Confucius Institute Headquarters.
6. Assessment Process
Applicants will have a correspondence review from the expert panel of the
Confucius China Studies Program.
7. Funding
• Accommodation and travel expenses in China;
• Round-trip international airfare (economy class, to be reimbursed against
actual cost);
• Life insurance during the visit term in China (we will buy for you.
Reimbursement is not applicable. )
*V. International Conference Grant*
1. Purpose
The International Conference Grant is aimed at supporting Confucius
Institutes, universities, research institutes, and scholars to hold or
attend international academic conferences on Sinology and/or China Studies.
2. How to apply
Applicants shall log in onccsp.chinese.cn, download and fill in the
application form, sign it before scanning it and sending it to
ccsp@hanban.org, and then post the application forms and other supporting
documents required (both Chinese and English versions) in one packet to the
Confucius Institute Headquarters.
• Sponsors of conference shall submit application documents, including the
theme, scale, and budget of the conference.
• Participators of conference shall submit invitation of sponsors, outline
for speech as well as budgets for accommodation, transportation, and
registration fees for the conference.
3. Assessment Process
The application will be examined and reviewed by the expert panel of the
Confucius China Studies Program.
4. Funding
• The accommodation and travel expenses of conference speakers;
• Registration fees;
• Publication fees of conference proceedings.
*VI. Publication Grant*
1. Purpose and Eligibility
Publication Grant supports foreign scholars to publish or translate
relevant monographs, doctoral dissertations, or founding relevant academic
journals on Sinology and/or China Studies.
The leading applicant must be non-Chinese citizen, and the book will be
published in other countries and areas than P.R.China.
2. Application materials
• A brief description of the nature and scope of the publication project
and its importance to the field;
• At least a 30-pages sample in Chinese;
• A budget;
• Letters of recommendation from at least 2 referees in the area of the
proposal;
• Publisher contract or letter of intent from foreign publishers with a
specified timeline for completion of the project.
3. How to apply
Applicants shall log in on ccsp.chinese.cn, download and fill in the
application form, sign it before scanning it and sending it to
ccsp@hanban.org, and then post the application forms and other supporting
documents required (both Chinese and English versions) in one packet to the
Confucius Institute Headquarters.
4. Funding
The grant covers expenses for editing, translation, publication,
circulation and advertising. The exact expenses will be approved according
to the application.
