2026-27 China Times Young Scholar Fellowship Award Announcement
- China Times Cultural Foundation Administration
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
The China Times Cultural Foundation (CTCF) is pleased to announce the 2026-27 competition for the annual China Times Young Scholar Fellowship Award in Chinese Studies.
About the Foundation
The China Times Cultural Foundation (CTCF) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting Chinese culture and related studies. Since its founding in 1986, CTCF has given hundreds of awards to PhD candidates who have made outstanding contributions to Chinese studies. The Foundation has also sponsored numerous academic seminars, symposia, and scholarly publications.
Funding Details
Award Amount:
$10,000 for the Special Fellowship Award in memory of CTCF Founder Mr. Chi-Chung Yu and Mrs. Alice Tsai Yu; $7,000 for the Young Scholar Fellowship Award
Number of Awards Given This Year:
The top 2 applicants will be selected for the Special Award; another 8 applicants will be given the Young Scholar Award
40th Anniversary Honorary Awards:
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of CTCF, an additional 10 applicants will be selected to receive honorary awards in the amount of $2,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in an institution in the United States or Canada
Have PhD candidacy with approved dissertation prospectus
Be working on dissertation projects related to Chinese Studies and in the fields of humanities or social sciences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by June 30, 2026, by filling out the application form and uploading the required documents through the application form on our website.
The application requires:
A completed application form
Resume/CV with your recent photo
Letter of PhD candidacy approval
Project description in Chinese & English – 2,000-2,500 characters in Chinese, 2,000-2,500 words in English
Letter of approval of your dissertation prospectus
At least TWO Letters of recommendation (Please ask your recommenders to send their letters directly to our email address)
Official transcript of current program coursework
Reprint of ONE paper or publication of your choice
Important Dates
Application Opens: 4/1/2026
Application Deadline: 6/30/2026
Award Notification: October 2026
For more information, visit https://ctcfny.wixsite.com/ctcf or contact chinatimescf@gmail.com.