Editor's Note: This grant appears to be a superb opportunity for "cultural immersion," followed by hosted research. Click the link below to go to the EuropeAid page. On the left frame, select "By Country" from the drop down box. Then click the "Open" and "Grants" check boxes. The grant program will then appear on the right frame of the page. Thanks to Prof. Richard Balme at Beida for the information on this grant.]
The European Union has recently launched a new research mobility programme to China - the Science & Technology Fellowship Programme China (STF CHINA). It offers young researchers from all EU member states a unique opportunity to participate in a 6-month Chinese research culture and language training in Beijing followed by an 18-month practical research in a Chinese host institution.
Application for STF China is now open. Research proposals from all disciplines as well as interdisciplinary topics are welcomed. For more information, please visit: the EuropeAid official website or the STF campaign website.
Deadline for application: 5th September 2008
