Included here are grants and fellowships available to students of Asian Studies and students wishing to pursue research or language study in Asia. For many of the funds listed, you must complete and submit a common application available at https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/. The deadline for the common application is Friday, February 17, 2012. Please follow the CARAT instructions carefully as they include all requirements and supplemental materials and submission instructions. Please contact Jorge Espada at jespada@fas.harvard.edu if you have any questions regarding the application.
For grants not using the CARAT application, please inquire directly at each individual center for full application guidelines.
Please note that all undergraduate grants are subject to Harvard's policy precluding undergraduate travel to countries under a Department of State travel warning.
For additional funding opportunities for undergraduates, please try the new Funding Sources Database for International Experience. A Harvard PIN is required.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO APPLY TO THE DAVID ROCKEFELLER INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE GRANTS PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO THE ASIA CENTER. THIS MAY BE DONE THROUGH CARAT.
Undergraduate Grants and Fellowships
Language
Asia & Fairbank Center Undergraduate Summer Language Grants
These grants are open to undergraduates who plan to enroll in a summer language program for intermediate or advanced language study (2nd year or above) in the United States or abroad. All East, South, and Southeast Asian languages will be considered. The grant will provide funding towards tuition, travel, and living expenses. Preference will be given first to Asian studies concentrators and then to students with Asian studies as a secondary concentration or students whose academic programs indicate a strong need for language study. Recipients are required to submit upon their return, a copy of the certificate received upon completion of the program and a brief report on their experience. Application deadline is February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Fung Foundation Scholarships for Summer Research, Study, and Work in China (Asia Center & Office of International Programs)
These grants for undergraduates of up to $5,000 ($6,000 for language) may be used for senior thesis research, language study and internships in China over the summer. Recipients become Fung Scholars and are expected to participate in related events. Recipients are required to submit a brief report on their work over the summer and may be asked to participate in a public panel discussion upon their return. Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Reischauer Institute Undergraduate Summer Japanese Language Grants
The Reischauer Institute awards several grants each year to Harvard undergraduates in any concentration who plan to enroll in a summer Japanese language study program in Japan. The grant will provide funding toward tuition, travel, and living expenses. Preference will be given to students whose concentrations either require or give credit for language study, or who plan a senior thesis project that makes use of the language to be studied. Grants up to $6,000.
For more information on the application process, view the following documents:
Reischauer Institute Summer Language Grants (PDF)
Applications must be completed using CARAT, Harvard's web-based common application tool, at: https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/
Deadline: A hard copy of your application from CARAT must be submitted to Room S030, CGIS South Builidng, 1730 Cambridge between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Research
Asia Center Summer Research Grants for Undergraduates
These grants support independent student research over the summer on topics that look at the countries of East, South, and Southeast Asia comparatively or explore the relations among Asian countries. These grants are intended to fully fund the proposed project, subject to a review of the budget. Grant recipients become Student Associates of the Asia Center and may be asked to participate in some center activities, including presenting their work on a panel or contributing an article based on their research. Projects that involve only one country will not be considered for this particular grant, but Asia Center funding is available via the other Asia-related centers (see: Asia Center Undergraduate Summer Research Funds for China, Japan, Korea and the countries of South Asia). Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Asia Center Undergraduate Summer Research Grants for Southeast Asia
These grants support independent student research over the summer on topics that look at one or more of the countries of Southeast Asia. Recipients are required to submit a brief report on their work over the summer. Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Asia Center Undergraduate Summer Research Funds for China, Japan, Korea and the countries of South Asia
Asia Center funds for research in China, Korea and South Asia are distributed by the Fairbank Center, the Reischauer Institute, the Korea Institute, and the South Asia Initiative, respectively. Students applying for funding for any of these countries should apply to the relevant center and not to the Asia Center.
David Rockefeller International Experience Grants (Office of International Programs)
The Office of International Programs is pleased to offer the David Rockefeller International Experience Grants program for undergraduates. The purpose of the grant is to afford all students the opportunity to take part in a significant international experience, regardless of financial constraints. A significant international experience (SIE) includes cultural immersion, and linguistic immersion whenever feasible and appropriate for the student’s goals and the location of the program or project (language preparation may be a pre-requisite). For additional information and application instructions, please visit http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~oip/rockefeller/dr_overview.html.
Dean’s Summer Research Awards
(Student Employment Office)
The Dean's Summer Research Awards give rising seniors who receive financial aid the opportunity to devote the summer to thesis research. The awards provide students who have already received an HCRP grant with an additional grant to cover the summer savings requirement of their financial aid packages. Students living abroad have no savings requirement and are not eligible for this program (this does not include Canadians who do have a savings requirement). If a student has other awards from outside sources that exceed the amount of the summer savings a student will not be eligible for the Dean's Summer Research Award. Dean's Summer Research Awards are distributed as a credit on a student's fall term bill. The award is up to $1,000. If a student will only be on campus for one semester the following year, the maximum amount the student can receive from a Dean's Summer Research Award is $500. For more information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.seo.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k59221&pageid=icb.page264289.
Fairbank Center Undergraduate Summer Research Grants
These grants support undergraduate research during the summer in China or Taiwan. Preference will be given to students whose research is directly related to a senior honors thesis. Grants will not exceed $3,000. Recipients are required to submit a brief report on their work over the summer. Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Fung Foundation Scholarships for Summer Research, Study, and Work in China (Asia Center & Office of International Programs)
These grants for undergraduates of up to $5,000 ($6,000 for language) may be used for senior thesis research, language study and internships in China over the summer. Recipients become Fung Scholars and are expected to participate in related events. Recipients are required to submit a brief report on their work over the summer and may be asked to participate in a public panel discussion upon their return. Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Harvard College Research Program (Student Employment Office)
The Harvard College Research Program supports student-initiated scholarly research and creative endeavors undertaken with faculty guidance. All undergraduates may apply for HCRP funding, regardless of financial need. Seniors are not eligible for summer funding after they’ve graduated, and students on leave are not ordinarily eligible for term-time funding. The HCRP encourages scholarly exploration in the freshman and sophomore years along with the more focused endeavors of juniors and seniors. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated background or a proven interest in the subject area. This may include previous study or lab work, work experience or extra-curricular activities, or a bibliography developed with faculty guidance. Term time awards fall generally between $500 and $1000 a term, and summer awards are generally between $1000 and $2500. Please apply for other sources of funding if your plans require more than our standard award. For more information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.seo.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k59221&tabgroupid=icb.tabgroup86103
Korea Institute Summer Research Travel Grants
Korea Institute Undergraduate Summer Travel Grants are awarded to Harvard undergraduates in the humanities or social sciences to use in Korea for research and/or field work relating to a senior honors thesis in an area of Korean studies. Typically, the amount of the award is limited to the cost of travel in the research project. Undergraduate applicants must have at least two years of Korean language training or equivalent proficiency in the language. Use the online CARAT system to apply to the Korea Institute via: https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/. Listed under Korea Institute-Summer Research Travel Grants. Application deadline: February 17, 2012 by 3pm.
Reischauer Institute Henry Rosovsky Undergraduate Summer Research Travel Grant
The Reischauer Institute was one of Harvard's first international and regional centers to offer summer travel grants for thesis research abroad. Since 1980, it has awarded competitive summer research travel grants for Harvard undergraduates in the humanities or social sciences for research and/or fieldwork in Japan, relating directly to a senior honors thesis in an area of Japanese studies. Typically the period of research is 2 months, but this may vary. Applicants must have completed at least two years of Japanese language study or have comparable proficiency; in the case of exceptionally strong projects, more limited language background may be considered. Students seeking to apply should consult with faculty members well in advance of the application deadline to plan and receive approval for a senior thesis topic.
For more information on the application process: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~rijs/fellowships/undergrad.html
Applications must be completed using CARAT, Harvard's web-based common application tool, at: https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/
Deadline: A hard copy of your application from CARAT must be submitted to Room S030, CGIS South Builidng, 1730 Cambridge between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012.
South Asia Initiative Undergraduate Study Grants
South Asia Initiative (SAI) Study Grants are available to Harvard undergraduates across all disciplines for research or field work in South Asia. Grants are only available to students continuing at Harvard in the following academic year. Application deadline is February 17, 2012. For additional details and instructions, please see http://southasiainitiative.harvard.edu/funding_undergradresearchgrant.html.
Internships
Korea Institute Summer Internships in Korea
This successful internship program will take place between June and August 2012 for a recommended period of 8-weeks. Students may combine a shorter internship with another program, such as a Harvard Summer School course, a language study program, summer thesis research, etc. Six interns will be chosen for this Program and will be fully funded ($4000.00 each) from the Korea Institute Young-Chul Min Fellowships for Summer Work in Korea Fund. The Program has placed previous interns in the fields of government, science/technology, media/journalism, Non-Profit Research Organizations and in the Corporate Business field. Students should indicate their field interest from above, along with their experience/skills. The Program cannot guarantee placement; acceptance is contingent on finding a fit between available positions and applicants. Undergraduate students from all years of study and all concentrations will be considered. Preference will be given to returning students to Harvard. There are internships which require varying degrees of Korean language ability, from no previous Korean language ability to advanced/fluent proficiency. As stated above, six interns will be fully funded at $4000.00 each. Additional funding, if needed, may be available from the Office of Career Services. You should apply to OCS for additional funding, only if needed, and to the KI for the Internship.Application deadline: February 17, 2012.
The Korea Institute-Summer Internship Program Application will be available in December on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Internship Program. You must apply via CARAT as well as the separate Korea Institute Internship Application.
Fung Foundation Scholarships for Summer Research, Study, and Work in China (Asia Center & Office of International Programs)
These grants for undergraduates of up to $5,000 ($6,000 for language) may be used for senior thesis research, language study and internships in China over the summer. Recipients become Fung Scholars and are expected to participate in related events. Recipients are required to submit a brief report on their work over the summer and may be asked to participate in a public panel discussion upon their return. Application deadline is Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. Please click here for application instructions.
Harvard College Japan Summer Internship Program (Reischauer Institute)
Harvard coordinates a wide array of summer internship opportunities in Japan for undergraduates in any concentration. As interns, students lean about the local culture of their city and work place while contributing to a project defined by the host organization. Since 1988, nearly 300 Harvard College students have worked in consulting and financial firms, on the campuses of top Japanese universities, in the office of parliamentary members and NGOs, in leading science labs, and even in a propeller factory, a hotel bakery, and an antiquarian bookstore. Internships last a minimum of 8 weeks, from early June to early August. Students may ask RI to help match their interests with host organizations in Japan, or they may find intern hosts on their own and apply to RI only for funding support. Application is available on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool.
Application deadline: TUESDAY, JAN. 3, 2012. For more information contact Theodore Gilman, Associate Director, Reischauer Institute.
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT:March 2012
South Asia Initiative Service in India Summer Internships
SAI has partnered with several organizations in South Asia to create internship projects for Harvard undergraduate and graduate students. We can provide students with assistance in finding an organization that is a good match and facilitating communication between host organization and students. Please email us to arrange a meeting to discuss your specific interests. For more information and deadlines: http://southasiainitiative.harvard.edu/funding_internshipsites.html.
Weissman International Internship Program (Office of Career Services)
The Weissman International Internship Program was established by Paul (’52) and Harriet Weissman to help foster the development of Harvard College students’ understanding of the global community in which they will live and work. The program, administered through the International Experience Program (IEP) of the Office of Career Services, provides financial support for overseas internships arranged and proposed to the selection committee by sophomores and juniors of Harvard College. www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/students/global/weissman/weissman.htm for more information.
Study Abroad
OIP Summer Study Abroad Grants
Office of International Programs Summer Study Abroad Grants provide funds to support undergraduate study abroad during the summer. There are many types of programs available, from faculty-led Harvard Summer School Programs abroad, to academic programs sponsored by Harvard’s international and area centers, to non-Harvard study abroad programs approved for transfer credit. Students may choose programs ranging from intensive language programs and field-based research programs or archeological digs to academic programs hosted by foreign universities or US universities abroad. Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduates need not apply for credit for summer study abroad in order to qualify for an OIP Summer Study Abroad Grant, although many choose to do so in order to fulfill concentration, secondary field, or language citation credit. All undergraduates except graduating seniors are eligible to apply. All students receiving Summer Study Abroad Grants are required to submit reports on the summer program when they return to campus. Deadline is February 12 at 4:00 PM. Please see http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~oip/resources/oip_money_featuredsummer.html for more details and application instructions.
Freeman-ASIA Award Program (Office of International Programs)
Please visit www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/ for more information. Harvard College applicants must be endorsed for the Freeman by the college through the Office of International Programs, therefore, students must submit their applications to OIP by the college deadline, which is listed on the funding sources Database for International Experience (www.funding.fas.harvard.edu).
Summer Tuition Waiver Scholarships at Select Korean Universities:
Korea Institute-Ewha Womans University Scholarships
Ewha Womans University provides one or more tuition waivers for undergraduate students to attend the co-ed Ewha International Summer College-Session I. The Korea Institute provides airfare. The student is responsible only for dorm, meal & living expenses. Ewha Womans University is one of Korea's foremost universities and one of the largest women’s universities in the world. For more information on Ewha International Summer College: http://summer.ewha.ac.kr **Apply directly to the Korea Institute, not via the Ewha Summer College on-line application form. Application deadline: February 17, 2012. The Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers Application (One application for Ewha, KAIST, SNU, Sogang & Yonsei University) will be available in December on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers. You must apply via CARAT AS WELL AS the separate Korea Institute Tuition Waiver Application.
[Ewha also offers a 50% tuition discount for the Session II program for students who participate in both Session I and II as a set. This would be a good chance for students to experience Korean culture if they are planning to stay in Korea a bit longer to mid-August.]
Korea Institute-KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology) Tuition Waiver
KAIST provides one tuition waiver for an undergraduate student to attend the KAIST International Summer School (KISS). The Korea Institute provides airfare. The student is responsible only for dorm, meal & living expenses. KAIST is one of the world’s leading Institute’s specializing in science, engineering education and research. KAIST is located in Daejeon, 90 miles south of Seoul. For more information on the KAIST International Summer School: http://www.kaist.ac.kr/english/05_program/02_summer.php
**Apply directly to the Korea Institute, not via the KAIST on-line application form. Application deadline: February 17, 2012. The Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers Application (One application for Ewha, KAIST, Sogang & Yonsei University) will be available in December on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers. You must apply via CARAT AS WELL AS the separate Korea Institute Tuition Waiver Application.
Korea Institute-Yonsei University Summer Scholarship – PARTIAL TUITION WAIVER
Yonsei University provides a PARTIAL tuition waiver (1 million Won towards the tuition) for an undergraduate student to attend the Yonsei International Summer School (YISS). The Korea Institute provides airfare. The student is responsible for the rest of the tuition/fee costs, as well as, dorm, meal & living expenses. Yonsei University is one of Korea's foremost universities. For more information on the Yonsei International Summer School: http://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/ **Apply directly to the Korea Institute, not via the Yonsei on-line application form. Application deadline: February 17, 2012. The Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers Application (One application for Ewha, KAIST, Sogang & Yonsei University) will be available in December on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers. You must apply via CARAT AS WELL AS the separate Korea Institute Tuition Waiver Application.
Korea Institute-Sogang University Summer Scholarships
Sogang University provides a limited number of tuition waivers for undergraduate students to attend the Sogang International Summer School (SISS), which includes their summer Korean language program. The Korea Institute provides airfare. The students are responsible only for dorm and meal expenses. For more information on the Sogang International Summer School: http://summer.sogang.ac.kr **Apply directly to the Korea Institute, not via the Sogang on-line application form. Application deadline: February 17, 2012. The Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers Application (One application for Ewha, KAIST, Sogang & Yonsei University) will be available in December on CARAT (https://asperin.fas.harvard.edu/carat/), Harvard's web-based common application tool, listed under Korea Institute-Summer Tuition Waivers. You must apply via CARAT AS WELL AS the separate Korea Institute Tuition Waiver Application.
Student Organization Grants
The Asia-related centers at Harvard University offers grants to undergraduates and graduate student organizations for projects involving individual countries or spanning multiple countries in Asia. These grants are offered on a ongoing basis; however organizations are encouraged to apply as early as possible as funds are limited. Please submit an application to Jorge Espada at jespada@fas.harvard.edu.
Other
Noma-Reischauer Prizes in Japanese Studies
Noma-Reischauer Prizes in Japanese Studies awarded to students who write essays on Japan-related topics. One ($2,000) undergraduate and one ($3,000) graduate prize are awarded annually. PDF of application instructions. DEADLINE: Tuesday, JUNE 18, 2012, 5:00 pm to Reischauer Institute.
Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)
The Reischauer Institute will fund up to two conference fee awards ($3,000 each) to Harvard students who are selected by the JASC committee to participate in the Japan-America Student Conference in the summer of 2008. Students should apply directly to JASC (prior to their deadline) and inform the Reischauer Institute of their application.
For deadline information and application materials, contact:
JASC, Inc.
606 18th Street, N.W., 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel: (202) 289-4231
Fax: (202) 789-8265
Email: jascinc@jasc.org
Website: http://www.jasc.org/
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT:By April 2009.
♦ Funding for Asia Center grants is made possible by the following funds:
Robert M., ’41, & Ellen E. Boyd Memorial Fund; William E. Braden 1941 Travel Fund; Roger A. Brooks Japan Travel Fellowships; Richard M. Cashin Jr. Fund for Asian Studies; Linda Tao & Julian & Simon Cheng Travel and Research Fund; Carlos Cordeiro Asian Initiatives Fund; Dow Nang Fan Travel Grant; Lee Merritt Folger Research Fellowships; Victor and William Fung Fellows Fund; Elise Fay Hawtin Travel and Research Fund; Stephen A. Orlins Fund; William H. Overholt, ’68, Research Fund in Honor of Ezra Vogel; Rokubei Nakajima Undergraduate Travel & Research Fund; William Morgan Palmer Fund for East Asian Studies; Ezra F. Vogel Travel Fund; NCR Corporation Endowment for East Asian Studies; Yellow Leaf Travel & Research Fund; Harvard Asia Center Endowment Fund.
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