Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship: Columbia University 827 views

The Columbia University each year offers the Tang Visiting Scholar’s Fellowship to one scholar for an in-residence research period of 10 months, or to two scholars for a period of 5 months each, depending on the need of the proposed projects.

About the fellowship:

• Fellowship funds can be used to cover airfare, living expenses, and fees accrued during the fellow’s residence at the university.
• The Fellowship also includes a modest travel fund for the fellow to visit other US cities or institutions.
• The successful candidate may be invited to teach short-term courses or seminars which, if it happens, will carry a supplemental adjunct salary.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be non-US based, and preference is given to scholars from East Asia.
• Applicants must have PhD degree in hand at the start of the fellowship period, or have outstanding research credential.
• Applicants must possess fluency in (be able to manage day-to-day conversation) English.
• Applicants must be associated with an academic institution in their country of origin.
• Past recipients are not eligible to apply for two years, except for projects evaluated by the Tang Advisory Committee as necessary to receive multiple years of support.

Application:

Apply online and include the following

• Basic application form
• Certificate of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, and PETS (organized by NEEA) are acceptable).
• 10 – 15 page double-spaced project proposal (in English)
• Project timeline
• Travel itineraries (if travel budget is requested)
• Curriculum Vitae (in English)
• Two letters of recommendation (in English)