Applications are now invited from faculty members in the humanities and social sciences for the following two Harvard–Yenching Programmes tenable in 2015–16:

Visiting Scholars Programme (VSP)

This programme allows young faculty members in the humanities and social sciences to study and conduct research at Harvard University for 10 months. The scholarship will cover round-trip airfare, a monthly stipend, fees for health insurance, and funding for hiring a research assistant and for participation in an academic conference within the US and Canada.

Visiting Fellows Programme (VFP)

This programme provides advanced PhD candidates an opportunity to do dissertation research at Harvard University for three semesters. Preference is given to those working in East Asian studies. The fellowship will cover round-trip airfare, the Harvard University Visiting Fellows fee, a stipend for a single scholar, and funding for participation in an academic conference within the US and Canada.

Applicants should submit the completed application forms and requisite supporting documents, with the endorsement of the department chairman/unit head and the Faculty Dean as appropriate to Mr. Daniel Chow, training manger (for VSP application , or to Ms. Vera So of Graduate School Office (for VFP application) on or before 1 August 2014. Application forms are obtainable at the Personnel Office's website. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an Institute interview panel in Hong Kong. For enquiries, please e-mail to per10@uab.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk.