Positions: Research Fellowships (two) and Travel Grants (four) in
Chinese-Western Cultural History, University of San Francisco, Ricci
Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
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University of San Francisco, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western
Cultural History
University of San Francisco, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western
Cultural History
Research Fellowships and Travel Grants in Chinese-Western Cultural History
Institution Type: College / University
Location: California, United States
Position: Doctoral Fellow, Fellow
The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at the
University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim (USF Ricci
Institute) invites applications for two research fellowships and four
travel grants during the 2012 2013 academic year.
Doctoral Fellowships and Research Fellowships. The doctoral
fellowship is open to candidates who have completed all course work
and passed their qualifying examination (ABD). The Research Fellowship
is open to faculty and researchers in Chinese-Western cultural
history. Proposals using the Canton Archives as a dissertation source
(Doctoral Fellowship) or for other research (Research Fellowship) will
receive special consideration. Within the broad category of
Chinese-Western cultural history through Christianity in China, topics
may include: local society and politics, education, charitable
enterprises, social unrest, religious cases, local church history and
unequal treaties, church property and local society, etc. Both
appointments are for two to three months with residence in San
Francisco for at least half of the period. During their residence,
candidates are also expected to interact with members of the Ricci
Institute, and students and faculty of the University of San
Francisco.
Travel Grants. USF Ricci Institute annually awards travel grants
todoctoral candidates, post-doctoral researchers, and established
scholars in the Americas (but from outside of northern California) to
use the Ricci Institute collection for their research on topics
related to Chinese-Western cultural exchange, Jesuit interaction with
China from the late Ming through early 20th century, and/or the
history of Christianity in China. Grants provide reimbursement (based
on actual receipts) of up to $1,000 of approved expenses related to
research at the USF Ricci Institute (travel, accommodation, and
photocopying expenses). Priority consideration will be given to
applicants who demonstrate how the Ricci Institutes holdings will
facilitate their research. For further please visit the USF Ricci
Institute website at:
http://usf.usfca.edu/ricci//institute/scholarships/travel.htm
Submit by January 31, 2012, the following: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) a
5-10 page double-spaced description of proposed research and
deliverable outcomes as the result of the research, including
timeline, activities, and its contribution in the relevant field(s)
and to the mission and focus of the USF Ricci Institute; (3) other
funding sources, if any; (4) two letters of recommendation. For
Doctoral Research Fellowship, one recommendation letter should be from
the supervisor of the applicants dissertation. Applications may be
submitted electronically; letters of recommendation must be submitted
directly from recommenders.
Contact: Research Fellowships and Travel Grants 2012 - 2013
c/o Dr. Xiaoxin Wu, Director
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco, LM 280
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
USA
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Website: http://www.usfca.edu/ricci
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