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Travel Grants in China Studies

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This grant supports travel for conducting basic research in China or conducting China studies-related research in databases, collections and archives anywhere in the world. Graduate students in a Ph.D. program and non-tenure track faculty at any career stage are eligible. 

https://www.acls.org/competitions/luce-acls-travel-grants-in-china-studies/

Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship

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2 years 7 months
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$104,000 is available towards a two-year master’s degree in preparation for entry to the U.S. Foreign Service Agency for International Development (USAID). The program includes mentorship, two paid summer internships and USAID employment. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates who are U.S. citizens. 

https://www.paynefellows.org/

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