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Opportunities for Scholars Studying Ming Dynasty China and Its World

The National Humanities Center welcomes fellowship applications from scholars engaged in the study of China and its world, during and adjacent to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).

The Center is pleased to announce a five-year partnership with the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation to provide residential fellowship support to a scholar engaged in the study of China in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), or of regions and time periods adjacent to the Ming, beginning with the 2025–26 academic year.

Established in 2001, the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation encourages and supports scholarly research and interpretation of imperial China during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), as well as its immediate predecessors and successors, and of contemporaries in geographic areas with which the Ming interacted.

All Fellows are assigned private studies with 24-hour access to the Center’s facilities, enjoy meals prepared by the Center’s dining staff, and receive the support of the Center’s dedicated librarians. They may also take part in scholarly colloquia, reading groups, and social activities with other leading scholars from around the world. More information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Emerging scholars, mid-career scholars, and senior scholars may apply for a residential fellowship for the fall semester (September through December), spring semester (January through May), or academic year (September through May). Interested scholars must apply directly to the Center via our online system. Each year, the residential fellowship competition opens on July 1 and closes in early October. Please check the program page for details on the current competition deadline, as well as information regarding the Center’s online application, services, and support.