Deadline: April 2, 2012
The Elvera Kwang Siam Lim Fellowships in Chinese Studies are made possible through a generous gift by the family of Elvera Kwang Siam Lim, to honor her dedication to academic excellence.
These awards provide support to continuing doctoral students who have completed at least one year of coursework, and who can demonstrate academic excellence in Chinese studies. The award will be paid over two years, with recipients receiving approximately $4,500 the first year, and $5,500 the second year. Preference will be given to candidates whose high school and/or undergraduate degrees were granted by schools or colleges in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China, or the surrounding region. The recipient of this fellowship is expected to be enrolled at Berkeley, or on approved filing status, during the academic years for which they receive awards. Recipients must also complete a short written report at the end of each academic year, outlining progress in their studies and accomplishments during the award period.
Required application documents:
- Application Cover Sheet (PDF file)
- A current Curriculum Vitae
- A detailed Research/Study Proposal for the period of requested support (max. 2 pages)
- A List of All Financial Assistance received during graduate study, including fellowships from ALL sources (extramural fellowships, research assistantships, teaching appointments, and grants)
- A complete List of All Support, including the amount of funds requested for the coming academic year, with notes on the status of the requests
- An Estimated Budget for your project
- Two Letters of Recommendation (mailed or emailed separately to CCS). Emailed recommendations go to ccs@berkeley.edu.
- A current Transcript (unofficial copies OK) from UCB together with a list of any courses currently in progress
- Applications must be submitted as hard copy to the address below, except those who are applying from outside the U.S. who may apply by email, with all documents (except recommendations) in a single electronic file.
Mail to:
Elinor Levine, Program Director (ccs@berkeley.edu)
Center for Chinese Studies
Attn: {Award Name Here}
2223 Fulton Street, Room 505
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2328
