The Harvard-Yenching Institute funds its alumni to organize small academic workshops or conferences at their own universities or institutions in Asia. Each event runs one or two days on a clearly defined topic and should lead to a significant publication.
The gathering brings together about 10–15 scholars from several Asian countries and regions, and 2–3 presenters from outside Asia may be invited. HYI expects a say in the program and participants before the agenda is final.
Benefits & funding
- Up to US$20,000, pending final budgetary approval.
- The host university or institution is expected to share costs; the budget must include its pledge of significant support.
- A small number of host faculty and doctoral students in the field may join as auditors.
Eligibility
- One or two organizers, each a former HYI visiting scholar or fellow from the regular fellowship program and/or field development training programs.
- Organizers should be current active faculty at the host university or institution in Asia.
- Alumni who received this grant in the past three years are normally not eligible.
- The page sets no nationality, age or degree requirement.
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“Applicants should be current active faculty members at the host university or institution in Asia for a proposed workshop.” Eligibility
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Application process
- 1The alumni organizers prepare a proposal: scholarly rationale and objectives, recent CVs, proposed and committed attendees, a budget showing host support and other sponsors, and publication plans.
- 2Email it to jflaherty@fas.harvard.edu by April 15 or October 15, at least six months before the event.
- 3HYI’s review committee assesses proposals competitively and replies within six weeks of the deadline.
Program timeline
Next application deadline (another round each October 15)
Apr 15, 2027
Within six weeks of each deadline
Decision
At least six months after submission
Workshop or conference held