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Student Research Grant
VU China
Center Research Grants
Up
to 15 grants for research projects related to China each year.
Average grant level of $1,500 depending on nature and length
of project.
Grant support for travel and living expenses while conducting
research project.
Available from 2002 to 2005.
Eligibility:
All
VU full-time undergraduate students.
Grant is open to all majors.
Kinds of
Research:
Research
projects can take on a number of forms: independent studies,
extended course work, or junior or senior theses.
Research can be done in either the US or China or both.
How to
Apply:
Consult
with the director of the China Center to determine if and how
the research will receive assistance from the China Center.
Develop a proposal in consultation with one or more VU faculty
members. A faculty member must serve as advisor.
Complete and submit the application
(available from the director of the China Center).
Application requires signatures of applicant, project faculty
advisor, and academic advisor.
Apply early to secure funding. Applications are reviewed in
a rolling process.
Selection
Process:
Selection
will be made based on
Merit of the proposed research project;
Feasibility of the proposed research project;
Demonstrated ability to complete the proposed research on time
and according to plan.
Help Available
in China:
A
local coordinator in Hangzhou will provide logistical support.
Language
Help:
Two
one-month, intensive Chinese language classes will be offered
in April and November. The focus of these evening, not-for-credit
classes will be to train students for basic level verbal communication.
Links
with Chinese college students to serve as guides may be possible.
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