IMPORTANT NOTICE: The India China Institute is no longer accepting applications from India, China, and The New School for the 2010-2012 India China Fellowship Program. Thank you for your interest.  

India China Fellows include economists, urban planners, business leaders, environmental designers, public intellectuals, and human rights activists. Fellowships are awarded annually to visionary scholars and professionals from China, India, and the United States.

Applications from India and China

Qualifications:

• Be a Chinese or Indian national living or working in China/India for at least 5 years before the date of application*
• Have a masters degree from an accredited university or professional school
• Have 5 to 15 years of professional experience in a field related to the fellowship theme
  
• Have access to a computer and Internet connection
• Be able to participate in four international residencies during the period of the fellowship
  

The application must include

• The completed and signed application form 
• A personal essay of 5-7 pages (double-spaced)
• A curriculum vitae or resume describing your relevant professional experience
• Two letters of recommendation along with signed referral forms:
  
  • A letter of support from a senior colleague, preferably from your home institution
  • A letter of reference from another institution

• One sample of your own work directly relevant to the announced theme of the India China Fellowship Program, for example, a photocopy of a published essay or a digital portfolio on DVD. (Note: the sample will not be returned; DO NOT send original documents.)
• A copy of your master's diploma and any recent professional certificates
• A copy of TOEFL results or a certified/notarized letter from a qualified person or an agency attesting to English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking
• Certified/notarized proof of citizenship in the Republic of India or the People's Republic of China and five years of primary residency in India or China at the time of application

New School Faculty Applications

As India China Fellows, New School faculty members participate alongside fellows from India and China. One goal of the fellowship program is to fully integrate the India China Institute into the academic life of The New School. This is a time of considerable curricular growth at the university, particularly in the areas of social sciences, sustainable design, and international affairs. Playing to these strengths, the 2010-2012 Fellowship Program will tackle the theme of Social Innovation for Sustainable Environments.

The application must include:

• The completed and signed application form 
• A statement of purpose that explains how this fellowship will enhance your teaching and research at The New School
• A current CV outlining your relevant professional accomplishments, especially publications and conference presentations
• Two letters of recommendation
  • A letter from your department chair or the dean of your academic division
  • A letter from a colleague at an outside institution

For more information, go to FAQ.

New School Student Travel/Research Funds

 

Please click here for information about this program to support research by graduate and undergraduate students at The New School.