DKU Center for the Study of Contemporary China

CSCC Faculty Research & Creative Activity Grant (Max. 5,000 USD)

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026 midnight China time

*This is a strict deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Award Notification Date: December 1, 2026

Program Description

The Faculty Research and Creative Activity Grant is provided by the DKU Center for the Study of Contemporary China (CSCC) to enable full-time DKU faculty to engage in projects that will significantly advance research or creative work on China’s society, politics, and economy (broadly defined) and contribute to faculty professional development.

The funding term is minimal 12 months and maximum 24 months. Proposals will be reviewed by a CSCC grant review committee, which makes funding recommendations to the CSCC Co-Directors. Applicants should not assume that reviewers are familiar with their area of scholarship and are recommended to provide sufficient backgroud and context to help reviewers understand the project. Please avoid technical jargon and use clear, accessible language.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be employed full-time at DKU for the entire duration of the project.
• Faculty who received this grant in 2025 are not eligible to apply.
• Faculty may receive maximum one CSCC grant per academic year.
• Projects without existing funding opportunities will be prioritized.

Application Material 

To apply, submit one PDF file consisting of:

• Proposal narrative (max. 4 pages, single-spaced) including PI name; project title; project background, rationale, and significance; project objectives; project methodology; project outputs and research dissemination; professional development impact; list of references.
• Project activities and timeline (max. 1 page).
• Budget (maximum 1 page): A well-organized budget table that lists how the grant funds will be used (in both USD and RMB) along with an explanation of each budget item. Budget changes are only allowed for up to 10% of the total budget after project approval. If applicants have or are actively applying for other support for the project, they must mention this in their proposal. If the completion of the project requires more than the maximum amount that can be awarded via this grant, the applicants must demonstrate that other support is available to sustain the continuation of the work over the necessary timeframe.
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae