China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowships

About the Fellowship 

The Ash Center’s China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship Program currently offers one postdoctoral fellowship in the field of contemporary Chinese public policy to recent Ph.D.s of exceptional promise. 

Eligibility 

Applicants must have received their PhD within five years of the start of the fellowship in a relevant social sciences discipline. Preference will be given to those working in the areas of contemporary domestic politics, political economy, business-government relations, state-society relations, and social/legal/economic development of China, particularly on issues related to urbanization, political/economic reform, energy/environment, social welfare, and civil society.

Knowledge of Chinese is required, as well as the ability to work with original sources. Residence in the Cambridge area and participation in the activities of the Center throughout the academic year also required. It is expected that the successful applicant will give at least one research presentation during the fellowship period as well as participate in the Center’s publication program. Foreign nationals must be eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship.

Those who are chosen to receive fellowships must have their degree conferral by June 1 in the same year. The next fellowship will begin August 1, xxxx.

The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.

Benefits  

Each fellowship will run for a period of up to two years. The recipient will receive an annual stipend of $65,000 and dedicated workspace.

How to Apply 

There will not be a China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship application open during the AY2024-25.  

Please fill out the online application form, upload your research proposal, current CV, scholarly writing samples and 2 letters of recommendation by deadline.  All recommendation letters must be received for full consideration.

To learn more about the application process, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page

Additional inquiries should be directed to:

Laura Ma
Associate Director, Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia and China Programs
Harvard Kennedy School
E-mail: 
Laura_ma@hks.harvard.edu

Please note that we do not provide critique/feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Current China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellows

Kristine Li

China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow AY 2022-2024