The CSCC Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award is presented to a member of the faculty who demonstrates the exceptional standards of excellence in their research, scholarship, creative projects, and contributions to the field of contemporary China studies. The scholar receives USD 500 and a certificate attesting to this award.

Eligibility:

• All full-time DKU faculty members affiliated with the CSCC.
• Faculty with at least two years of full-time service to DKU at the time of nomination.
• The award is presented based on the scholarly activity of the faculty member while on the faculty of DKU. Scholarly work completed when the nominee was not on the DKU faculty will not be considered.
• Candidates not necessarily have to be those who have been previously funded by CSCC.
• No individual may receive the award more than once within three years.

Nomination Process:

• A formal letter of nomination may be submitted by an individual or a group of full-time DKU faculty members. Self-nominations are common and welcome.
• The letter should be submitted as a PDF, addressed to the CSCC Award Committee, and emailed to Ms. Chi Zhang, senior program coordinator of the CSCC.
• The letter of nomination should include a narrative presenting a description of the nominee’s qualifications for consideration, the significance of the scholarship, and an explanation of its originality and impact in its field.
• All nominees will be contacted and asked to submit supporting materials such as a Curriculum Vita and sample publications.

Important Dates for AY 24/25:

Nomination Letter Submission Deadline: April 18, 2025
Submission of supporting materials: April 21, 2025
Notification of Recipient: The recipient will be announced by the end of the academic year

Criteria for Selection:

The recipient is selected by the CSCC Award Committee consisting of faculty representatives from the research clusters and faculty members from Duke University. The recipient of the CSCC Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award will be selected based on the following four criteria:

1. Research Excellence: The nominee must have demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in the field of contemporary China studies, showcasing rigor, originality, and innovation.
2. Impact and Relevance: The committee will evaluate the nominee’s research for its significant impact on academia, policy, or society, and its relevance to contemporary China studies.
3. Productivity and Consistency: The nominee’s consistent scholarly output and sustained contributions to the field over time will be considered.
4. Participation in the Field: The committee will look for evidence of the nominee’s active engagement in advancing contemporary China studies, including participation in conferences and collaborations with other researchers.

The CSCC Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award celebrates the extraordinary scholarly achievements of our faculty members, inspiring a culture of research excellence and fostering a vibrant academic community dedicated to the advancement of contemporary China studies..