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Applications Open: CIW Visiting Fellowship Program

Applications for the CIW Visiting Fellowship Program are now open!

CIW Visiting Fellowship Program

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Overview 

As the hub for Chinese studies at ANU, the Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) facilitates cross-campus, national, and international research and teaching collaborations to promote greater understanding of the Chinese world — the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora. CIW is the place to come to understand China and the Chinese world. 

The CIW Visiting Fellowship Program brings early and mid-career researchers to the ANU campus to conduct and share research that promotes the study of the Chinese world. 

This Fellowship opportunity is for scholars of all academic disciplines who are based in Australian and overseas academic institutions. 

Eligibility 

  • Applicants must have at least a higher degree or equivalent professional experience, research and publications. 
  • Institutional affiliation to a University or equivalent research or cultural organisation is required. 
  • Fellowships are for early to mid-career academics (as a guide, this can be considered equivalent ANU Level B – D)  
  • Fellowships are open to Australian (non-ANU) and international researchers. 

This fellowship is not available to independent scholars or to students who are working to complete their higher degree. 

Duration 

There are two fellowship periods: 

  1. February – July 2024 (deadline 15 November 2023) 
  2. August – December 2024 (deadline 15 March 2024) 

The minimum fellowship period is six weeks and the maximum is twelve weeks. Fellows are expected to be based full-time at ANU for the duration of the Fellowship.

Value and Benefits 

Each Visiting Fellow will be provided with:  

  • AUD$5,000 (domestic-based) and AUD$9,000 (international-based) maximum allowance in costs towards economy-class travel and accommodation in Canberra; 
  • An ANU office space with computer and printing facilities; 
  • ANU Library borrowing privileges; 
  • Access to ANU facilities and events. 

Funding will be provided on the basis of reimbursement of expenses (receipts required). Visitors will usually require additional funding from other sources to cover their expenses.  

Visitors will be provided with office space, computing/internet services, and limited administrative support. 

Expectations

Visiting fellows are expected to make a public presentation of their research in the Centre’s seminar series, contribute to a graduate seminar/Master Class, write a short piece for the China Story and avail themselves of opportunities for scholarly exchange. Visitors are also strongly encouraged to give talks at other Australian research organisations and talks to the general public.  

Assessment 

Applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee. The available funding will be allocated based on:

  • the benefit to CIW and ANU; 
  • the research record of the applicant; and 
  • the significance of the proposed research and other activities, and their alignment with CIW and ANU research areas. The extent of additional funding from other sources will also be taken into account.  

Application Process

  1. Ensure you have reviewed this scheme’s guidelines to assess eligibility;
  2. Complete the Visiting Fellowship Program Application Form;
  3. All criteria in the form must be followed before submitting the application. 

For full details about the Program, please visit: https://ciw.anu.edu.au/visiting-fellowship.

Enquiries 

If you require further advice, please contact ciw@anu.edu.au.