The Julia Ching Travel Grant

The Julia Ching Travel Grant solicits applications from Graduate students who are working on a PhD thesis in the field of Chinese Thought and Culture. Applications will be entertained from students in the Departments of Philosophy, East Asian Studies, and Religion. Award winners will be supported with air fare and other travel expenses for up to one month in East Asia for research related to their thesis.

Applicants should submit a CV, an unofficial U of T Transcript, a copy of their thesis proposal, and a writing sample (a chapter, a course term paper, etc.), and a proposed approximate budget to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Religion for review by a committee.

Grants will be for travel during the period of May 2009-August 2009. The amount granted is subject to available funds. Applications are due November 12th, 2008 to the address below.