Asian Dynamics Initiative

China

Danske Universiteter: Research

- Exchange agreement with China

OUTLINE	The Danish Rectors' Conference in cooperation with The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) supports Danish scientists wishing to conduct research visits at a CAS institution by funding travel and stay. The agreement only applies to the scientific and the technological field.
RESEARCH FIELDS	Scientific and the technological field
ORGANISATION	Danske Universiteter
ELIGIBILITY	The agreement aims to stimulate research mobility between the two countries, primarily to enhance the education of research students. It is therefore a prerequisite for obtaining funding that the Danish applicants are active in one or more Chinese educational research settings and through the planned activities help to enhance the quality of research education.
WHAT IS FUNDED	Short stays for periods of 14-30 days can be applied for by scientists Longer stays of periods between 6 to 12 months can be applied for by PhD students Stays of 12 months can be applied for by postdocs Opportunities for longer stays depend on whether the funds are available. Danes who wish to apply must contact a Chinese host institution.
DURATION	Various - see above
DEADLINE	Annually, autumn
LINK	https://dkuni.dk/om-os/internationalt/japan-og-kina/

Ford Foundation – China office

OUTLINE	The Ford Foundation’s China office supports organizations and projects that contribute to the implementation of especially three* of seven foundation initiatives to challenge inequality: Civic Engagement and Government Free Expression and Creativity Equitable Development* Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice* Inclusive Economies Internet Freedom Youth Opportunity and Learning*
RESEARCH FIELDS	All fields
ORGANISATION	The Ford Foundation
ELIGIBILITY	Various
WHAT IS FUNDED	Various
DEADLINE	Read more on the website
LINK	Ford Foundation - China

Beijing Government Scholarship

(BA, MA, PhD, language students, scholars)

OUTLINE	The Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) was established by Beijing Municipal Government to provide tuition fees (fully or partially) to international students studying or applying to study in Beijing. BGS provides scholarships for: Excellent international students who pursue degrees at Higher Education Institutions (BA, MA, PhD) Chinese language students and senior scholars General scholars Exchange students and students with special contributions Applicants may choose institutions and specialties from the Chinese institutions of higher education in the Beijing region.
RESEARCH FIELDS	All fields
ORGANISATION	Beijing Municipal Government
ELIGIBILITY	Non-Chinese citizens, who wish to study/are studying in Beijing. Depends on instrument.
WHAT IS FUNDED	The scholarship covers tuition fees only
DEADLINE	February
LINK	Beijing Government Scholarship

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

OUTLINE	Established by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's institutions.
RESEARCH FIELDS	Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies
ORGANISATION	Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
ELIGIBILITY	Candidates seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight institutions (irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background): City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Baptist University; Lingnan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; The University of Hong Kong
WHAT IS FUNDED	An annual stipend of HK$301,200 (approximately US$38,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$12,600 (approximately US$1,600) per year.
DURATION	Up to three years
DEADLINE	Annually, December
LINK	Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students

(BA, MA, PhD)

OUTLINE	The Shanghai Municipal Education Commission established the Shanghai Government Scholarships (SGS) for International Students in 2005 to attract more outstanding international students to Shanghai. It offers funds to prospective international students to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s degree, PhD degree or to general scholars at institutions of higher education in Shanghai.
RESEARCH FIELDS	All fields
ORGANISATION	Shanghai Municipal Government
ELIGIBILITY	All non-Chinese nationalities Awardees should not be recipients of Chinese Government Scholarship at the same time.
WHAT IS FUNDED	The full scholarship for graduate students includes tuition, living expenses and Comprehensive Medical Insurance, monthly living allowance RMB 3,000 for master’s and RMB 3,500 for doctoral candidates. Partial scholarship includes one or some items of the full scholarship items.
DEADLINE	Depends on stipend
LINK	Shanghai Government Scholarships for International Students

S.C. Van Fonden

OUTLINE	S. C. Van Fonden supports cultural exchange between Denmark and China.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE AND WHAT IS FUNDED?	1. Individuals of primarily Chinese origin who reside or temporarily stay in Denmark in order to accomplish a higher education (documented matriculation as Master-, Ph.D. student or similar degree). “Chinese origin” includes individuals born in Denmark or in East Asian countries to Chinese parents. S. C. Van Fonden may not support mercantile studies, residence or sojourn with commercial aims. 2. Danish citizens’ studies in and scientific relations with China. S. C. Van Fonden may not support mercantile studies, residence or sojourn with commercial aims. 3. Promotion of art and culture relating to both China and Denmark.
DEADLINES	15 February 15 May 15 August 15 November
LINK	S. C. Van Foundation