*The Hebrew University of Jerusalem—Department of Asian Studies* *“Confucius China Study Program” PhD Scholarship * The Department of Asian Studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban are offering a scholarship for three years to an outstanding doctoral candidate in the field of Chinese studies beginning in the 2016- 2017 academic year in the total amount of up to $60,000 + full tuition. *The required criteria for submitting candidacy for the Confucius China Study * *Program scholarship: * • Proven academic excellence; • No longer than two years after the completion of the Master's degree • Candidacy is open to students registering for doctoral studies or to those who are in the initial stages of writing their dissertation (even after authorization of their program and up to two years from the time of registration for the degree). • Candidates will be enrolled as doctoral students at the Department of Asian Studies of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, once admitted according to the admission conditions and selection process applicable to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A proficiency in Chinese language on the level appropriate to an MA graduate is required. *Interested individuals are requested to send one electronic copy of the following * *documents (in English whenever applicable):* • Curriculum vitae • Report of grades (BA, MA, PhD if applicable) • Abstract of the master’s thesis • Letters of evaluation of the master’s thesis • Two letters of recommendation (in English only) to be sent directly to the coordinator of the program, Prof. Yuri Pines (yuri.pines@mail.huji.ac.il) • A document describing the research program (up to 500 words). In this document the candidates will present the research questions that interest them, the research context, the research methodology that seems relevant to them and the importance of addressing these questions to the advancement of knowledge. Optional: A paper that has been accepted for publication may also be submitted. *For additional information regarding terms of acceptance and the procedures, contact * *Yuri Pines (yuri.pines@mail.huji.ac.il <yuri.pines@mail.huji.ac.il>). * *Visit the website of the university at: www.huji.ac.il <http://www.huji.ac.il>. * *All the documents should be sent to the Scholarships Committee by July 1, 2016.* *The answers will be given to the candidates in August 2015. The academic year in Israel * *starts in October 2016 (for candidates from abroad, a later arrival is acceptable).* _______________________________________________ Frieberg_all mailing list Frieberg_all@listserver.cc.huji.ac.il https://listserver.cc.huji.ac.il/listinfo/frieberg_all