Visiting scholars, fellows, and associates

The Fairbank Center hosts about 20 visiting scholars from universities or research institutes throughout China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Europe every year. Visiting Scholar status is intended only for senior scholars who wish to come to Harvard to pursue independent research. The Center is unable to provide funding for visiting scholars, who need to secure their own funding before acceptance.

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.

Visiting Scholar Application & Attachment

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 visiting scholars, fellows, and associates and research interests