Associates in Research

The Center has an active group of affiliates including about 120 Associates in Research, who are based in Boston, New England or New York and travel to Cambridge to use Center resources and participate in activities. The work of our affiliates covers a wide range of fields, including anthropology, religion, political science, economics, history and literature. Together they create a lively community that encourages interdisciplinary contact. The Fairbank Center provides no funding for its affiliates, but is able to offer limited office space. Center affiliation also includes access to Widener Library, the Harvard-Yenching Library, and the Fairbank Center Library. Our affiliates are active participants not only in Center seminars and activities, but also in programs in the broader University community, including student-organized events. The application form is available below.

Applications

In view of the increasing number of requests for affiliation, we have decided to group the applicants and have decisions twice a year. The Executive Committee will announce its decisions for both Associates in Research and Visiting Scholars within one month after the following annual deadlines: April 15 and October 15.

The intellectual life of the Center is greatly enriched by the active participation of its affiliates. Ordinarily, Center affiliates are expected to be involved in a clearly defined research project that draws upon Center and university resources, and to participate actively in Center colloquia and seminars. They are also expected to be in residence in the greater Boston area during the period of affiliation.

Application for Affiliation form (PDF)

Affiliation Contact

Ms. Wen-Hao Tien
Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies
CGIS South Building
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-495-8120
Fax: 617-496-2420
Email: wtien@fas.harvard.edu

 

Current Associates in Research


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