The goal of the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for International, European, and Regulatory Procedural Law is to encourage academic discussion, inquiry, and research among foreign scholars. In particular, this program is aimed at preparing and supporting young scholars as they advance their research activities.

To meet this goal, the institute provides several scholarships to foreign doctoral candidates. These awards assist scholars in financing a stay at the Institute for up to six months in 2021. To be eligible, applicants must be doctoral candidates who are conducting research within one of the Institute’s many research areas.

Applicants must be proficient in the English language, though their thesis papers may be written in languages other than English. Candidates should also be affiliated either with the Department of European and Comparative Procedural Law or the Department of International Law and Dispute Resolution.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter of one page stating their reasons for applying. They should indicate the relationship between the institute’s potential units of research and the topic of their own research. They should also provide a potential time frame for the scholarship stay in 2021.

Applicants must also submit a recent curriculum vitae that indicates the type of degree awarded. A brief summary of the PhD project, in no more than two pages, should include the desired subject and description of the research plan. Two letters of recommendation with appropriate contact details must also be supplied. One of these letters should be from the PhD supervisor.

Successful recipients will receive a scholarship in monthly installments of 1.500 €. Applicants will be granted workstations in the reading room, along with invitations to engage in regular scientific events. Recipients will also receive full access to the libraries of the Institute.

All materials must be submitted by May 31, 2020, with complete application information found on the university’s website. Questions can be directed to Viktoria Drum and Christiane Gobel at scholarship@mpi.lu.

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Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee. This comprehensive institution of higher education is consistently ranked among the world’s top 400 institutions and has a total enrollment of about 40,000 students. Candidates who are seeking enrollment in doctoral programs for the next academic year are encouraged to review the following admissions guidelines and to submit an application no later than April 15, 2021.

To apply, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens who are under the age of 50 as of September 1, 2021. They should be in good health and possess regular passports. Applicants may apply online via the university’s portal, which can be found on their website, and pay the application fee before proceeding.

Several application documents are required. Candidates must complete the application form for international students, which may be completed in Chinese or English, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates for all completed programs. Transcripts for these programs must also be supplied, and they must be certified in that they bear the stamp of the university.

Aspiring candidates should also submit study or research plans of a minimum of 1,000 words. These should be composed in English when applying for English-medium programs or Chinese for Chinese-medium programs. Applicants who wish to apply for two programs should complete separate research plans – one for each program.

Each candidate must also submit two letters of recommendation, signed by professors or associate professors and written in English or Chinese. Language proficiency certificates for the desired course of study’s native language (Chinese or English) must also be produced. Candidates should submit copies of their regular passports, which must be valid through October 31, 2021.

CVs, either in English or Chinese, should be submitted, as should a foreigner physical examination form and a financial support guarantee statement. Both of these forms may be found on the university’s website. Applicants who plan on enrolling in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering should possess drawing skills and may be required to submit sample artistic works.

The Chinese government provides substantial full or partial scholarship to international students. These cover payments such as accommodations, monthly living expenses, medical insurance, and tuition. New applicants may be eligible to apply for awards such as the Silk Road Program, the University Postgraduate Program, and the Marine Scholarship, just to name a few. Application information for all of these programs is available on the university’s website.

Questions may be direction to the XMU Admissions Office (International Students Recruitment) at admissions@xmu.edu.cn.

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Xiamen University has announced the availability of several scholarships for new international students. These awards, founded in 2006, help fund international students who wish to study in degree programs abroad. All scholarship recipients will receive full payment of their tuition and fees, as well as select monthly living allowances. These are offered in compliance with the standards of Chinese Government Scholarships.

To be eligible for the awards, candidates should be non-Chinese citizens in good health who are able to travel for the duration of their studies. They should meet certain educational standards and age limits as of September 1, 2021.

Candidates for scholarships funding Bachelor’s degrees should hold high school diplomas or higher and be younger than the age of 25. Individuals seeking master’s degrees should hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and be younger than the age of 40. Those who wish to apply for doctoral degree programs must be under the age of 45 and have a master’s degree or higher.
Applicants who are applying to Chinese-medium or English-medium degree programs may apply. Details on the specifics of the programs are available on the university’s website.

Candidates who are seeking Bachelor’s degrees may be eligible to receive funding for four or five years, while those enrolled in doctoral degree programs may receive four years of funding. Candidates in master’s degree programs can apply for two or three years of aid. While award recipients are eligible for multiple years of funding, it should be noted that their performance will be re-assessed on an annual basis and only candidates who have met required standards will be eligible for scholarship renewal.

There are five awards available for undergraduate study, eleven for master’s degree programs, and eight for doctoral degrees. Within those divisions, there are also various scholarship categories, with some providing only tuition with others offering tuition, fees, and even living allowance to a small amount of students.

To be eligible for undergraduate admission candidates must possess a regular passport and be able to travel. Required documents include a basic application form for international students, as well as a high school diploma or certificate of expected graduation bearing the stamp of the school. Academic transcripts must also be supplied.

Test scores of national college matriculation examinations, such as the SAT or ACT, must be submitted by the appropriate deadline. Proof of Chinese language or English language proficiency is also required. Candidates must also submit self-introduction video clips, letters of recommendation, and personal statements, as well as valid scanned copies of their passports.

All application materials are due no later than April 15, 2021. Candidates should apply online at http://application.xmu.edu.cn. Final recipients will be notified in July 2021. Questions can be directed to the Admissions Office at Xiamen University at admissions@xmu. edu.cn.

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The Linda Hall Library encourages doctoral students and other exemplary scholars to apply for the 2019-2020 fellowships. Candidates should be conducting research in the history of science and related areas. This includes topics such as science and technology studies. This fellowship provides researchers with a unique, immersive setting that inspires rich intellectual discussion and research. Fellows may also take advantage of the library’s close proximity to other research libraries and institutions.

The Linda Hall Library was founded in 1946 and is one of the leading independent science and technology libraries in the country. Its holdings document the science, technology, and engineering disciplines spanning from the 15th century to the present. Over half a million monograph volumes and over 48,000 journal titles are available in topics such as natural history, Cold Ware science, aeronautics, and more.

Each fellowship is designed to last anywhere from one week to four months. Several distinct awards are available, including Residential Fellowships and Travel Fellowships. The residential fellowships may last from one to four months and are designed for doctoral students whose work would potentially benefit from research conducted within the Library’s collections. Funding is awarded for up to $3,000 per month for doctoral students and up to $4,200 per month for postdoctoral students.

Individuals who reside within the Kansas City area may not apply for residential research fellowships. Recipients are expected to work full time on their research projects at the library, and housing is not provided. All fellows must offer a lecture or seminar to the general public while in residence, if so requested, and engage in seminars and other in-house events with other fellows.

Travel fellowships are geared toward researchers who wish to make a short, exploratory visit lasting anywhere from one to three weeks. Funding is available in the amount of $750 per week to help offset the cost of travel and living expenses in Kansas City.

To apply, candidates should complete an application packet detailing the intellectual, historic, and scientific significance of the project, as well as the importance of the Library’s’ collections to the outcomes of the research project. All application materials should be submitted no later than January 18, 2019.

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The Massachusetts Historical Society announces the availability of two long-term fellowships for the 2019-2020 academic year. This stipend is governed by an NEH formula and awards up to $4,200 per month for four to twelve months.

Through this fellowship, candidates may also apply for a housing allowance of up to $500 per month, as well as for a professional expense allowance. Fellowships are open to any American citizens, as well as foreign nationals who have resided within the United States for at least three years prior to the application deadline. Fellows must have completed the training for the terminal degree in their fields, typically the Ph.D., by the application deadline. Fellowships may not be awarded to graduate students.

Each application will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposed project, as well as their relationship to the Society’s collections. Candidates who have not held a long-term grant over the three years prior to the fellowship term will be given priority consideration.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, as well as an updated curriculum vitae. A project proposal of 1,000 words in length must also be supplied. This should include a thorough description of the project, as well as a statement underscoring the historiographical importance of the proposed project. A list of the specific MHS collections the candidate wishes to consult should also be supplied.

In addition to these materials, each candidate must also supply two letters of recommendation and a
“Certification for Participants” form. This is available as an external link from the application and may be submitted as an attachment. All materials must be submitted no later than January 15, 2019. Questions about the applicator process, or the fellowship itself, can be directed by email to fellowships@masshist.org or by phone to (617) 646-0577.

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As part of their Women in the Humanities syllabus, the University of Oxford is offering a postdoctoral writing fellowship, of 3-6 months in duration, to postdoctoral scholars without a stable or full-time academic role. This interdisciplinary programme, which launched in 2013, seeks to endorse and encourage feminist study across all the humanity faculties, from history, to literature, to gender politics. The programme itself strives to provide opportunities for women working across all areas of the Humanities by fostering and supporting research into women’s lives, past and present, as well as actively tackling everyday sexism both within the University and academia as a whole.

The writing fellowship, with a value of £5,000, will begin on January 13th, 2019. It is open to academics who completed their doctorate studies up to three years ago and are not currently in a permanent academic role. Candidates who received their PhD before July 1st, 2015 will only be considered if they have appealing circumstances. The University stipulates that the subsidy should be used solely for the purpose of travel and living expenses, as well as any research projects that aid their doctoral work.

To apply, candidates should complete an application using a specified template. Together with this, applicants should merge their CV into one pdf document which is to be sent to: alexandra.hughes-johnson@humanities.ox.ac.uk by midday on September 10th, 2018. Please note that the University will not consider applicants who do not follow the basic instructions of the application process.

Following an application, you can expect to hear from the University by October 22nd, 2018. The University will select a Fellow who proposes work which will meaningfully and substantially further our understanding of the portrayal, experiences, and lives of women. Successful scholars are also expected to regularly take part in the programme’s activities, intellectual and extra-curricular. In return, Fellows will receive a mentor in that area of expertise, as well as promotion of their work on the Women in the Humanities website.

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The prestigious Toshiba International Foundation invites qualified doctoral students to apply for its 2018 fellowships. These fellowships are funded and coordinated by the Toshiba International Foundation and the European Association for Japanese studies.

The European Association for Japanese Studies is comprised of a group of scholars and researchers who focus exclusively on Japan. Since 1973, this group has worked to promote interest and research in Japanese studies in all countries of Europe, as well as the United States and Japan. Studies are encouraged through conferences, symposia, and workshops, and these efforts aim to increase the overall membership of the European Association for Japanese studies.

The Toshiba International Foundation, on the other hand, was founded in 1989 and promotes overall understanding of Japan by funding Japanese studies and research by the world’s top universities, research institutions, and historical organizations.

All research for these fellowships will be carried out in Japan. Therefore, all applicants must be specializing in any field related to Japanese Studies at an approved European academic institution. Because the goal of the program is to encourage new academic study in Japan, applicants who have already studied in Japan (including for a high school program) will not be considered.

To apply, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of three hundred words describing the project for which the applicant wishes to pursue their research. This should be a brief proposal but describe in detail the goal of the applicant’s overall research in Japan.

Each applicant must also submit a letter of support from his or her advisor or supervisor. This letter should be written on official company or university letterhead. All application materials must be received no later than May 7 2018. Fellowships will last for a total of three months and all grantees will receive an award of roughly 7,000 Euros. More information may be found at https://www.toshibafoundation.com/index.html.

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Each year, the University of Illinois Foundation offers the John Rovensky Fellowship. Two fellowships will be awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year, each in the amount of $9,500. These fellowships are provided by the foundation established in honor of the late John E. Rovensky and support doctoral students who are writing their dissertations in U.S. business or economic history.

John Rovensky was the youngest ever vice president of the National Bank of Commerce and later went on to become chairman of the executive committee of the American Car and Foundry Company. He retained a profound involvement in economics and the academic profession until his death in 1970. The fellowship is the result of a gift by Mr. Rovensky to the Lincoln Educational Foundation.

These fellowships may be combined with other funding sources, such as grants or teaching positions. However, they are non-renewable. Applicants must be working toward Ph.D. degrees with U.S. business or economic history as the area of major interest. Recipients should be enrolled in a doctoral program at an accredited American university. Applicants who are preparing to teach or research will be given preference, as will those who have completed all graduate coursework by the fall of 2018.

A committee comprised of seven scholars in American economic and business history will make all final decisions regarding the fellowship recipients. Applicants are judged based on several criteria, including their academic ability and interest in business and economic history. This should be evidenced through a letter of recommendation from a professional who knows the candidate well. The successful applicant will also have demonstrated ability in research and writing, along with exhibiting potential for a career in teaching and academic research.

Applicants should also submit a dissertation proposal and application form at http://thebhc.org/john-e-rovensky-fellowship-application. All materials must be received no later than Friday, March 9, 2018. Winners are announced at the Business History Conference Banquet at the Baltimore Embassy Suites in Baltimore, Maryland. Questions about the application process may be submitted to mbucheli@illinois.edu.

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During the Michaelmas term each year, the AHRC-TORCH Graduate Fund hosts two doctoral students from within different faculties in the Humanities Division at Oxford University.

Proposals for this program are assessed by the Student Peer Review College and the Humanities Graduate Studies Committee. Projects will be assessed and evaluated based on several key components. These include the intellectual purpose of the conference or PER project, a realistic budget, the overall plan and programming, outcomes, how the project will raise the profile of the Humanities division, and demonstrated interdisciplinary benefit.

The program is open to two lead applicants along with additional contributors from various career stages and other divisions, if so desired. Each lead applicant’s supervisor must provide written support of the project, ensuring that the project will not interfere with other academic commitments.

Applicants may visit and complete the online application form and return it to gradprojects@humanities.ox.ac.uk. Students will be required to submit a variety of components in addition to the online application form. This includes a project proposal, which should be a maximum of 750 words and explain the purpose, plan, programming, and desired outcomes or impact of the project.

Applications should also include a detailed budget for the proposed project. This budget should indicate whether any other funding has already been (or will be) secured. Applicants should also submit a research benefit statement (around 250 words) stating how the project will benefit their academic research. A partner benefit statement will need to be submitted as well, in no more than 250 words, demonstrating how a partner organization would benefit from the project. This should be written in conjunction with the partner organization.

All applications must be received by November 13, 2017. All applicants are notified of their decisions by week 10 of the Michaelmas term. Applicants should indicate acceptance within seven working days. Recipients of the award will promote their projects through the TORCH website as well as through the use of rooms within the Radcliffe Humanities Building, if required. At the end of the program, students will be required to produce a blog post about the project. Al projects must be completed no later than July 31, 2018.

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Since 2008, the Government of Canada has offered the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program. This program was designed to strengthen the country’s ability to attract and retain high-quality doctoral students and to develop Canada’s abilities and reputation as a leader in research and education.

Vanier Scholarships develop and demonstrate strong leadership skills and scholarly aptitude throughout the duration of the program. Areas of interest include social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health.

Successful applicants will be citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Foreign citizens are also eligible to apply. Students must be nominated by a Canadian institution that has received a Vanier CGS quota. They should be pursuing (in the summer or academic year following the announcement of results) either full-time doctoral studies and research at the institution or a joint graduate program. A joint graduate program might include an MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, or JD/PhD. Only the PhD portion of this study will be eligible for funding.

Applicants also must have not completed more than twenty months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2018. They should have achieved a top-ranking grade point average within the last two years of full-time study. Each candidate should contact his or her institution for a definition of what qualification this might necessitate.

Recipients of the scholarship will receive $50,000 per year. Students may not have held or currently hold a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC. Students from any region of Canada are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded for a total of three years.

Students must apply by November 1, 2017. Applicants will be ranked and decisions made based on three equally weighted selection criteria that include academic ability, research ability, and leadership potential.

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