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MALATESTA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHINESE-WESTERN CULTURAL STUDIES

The Ricci Institute awards Malatesta Scholarship(s) each year ($1000 to $4000) to honor the memory of Rev. Edward J. Malatesta, founding director of the Ricci Institute, for his contributions to the history of Chinese-Western cultural exchange, and to promote research by Chinese scholars on topics related to the history of Christianity in China.

Scholarships are awarded to young Chinese scholars in the People’s Republic of China to assist them in the completion of advanced study (doctoral and postdoctoral level work) on the topic of Christianity in China. Scholarship awards may be used to cover research, travel, and lodging expenses in China and abroad. Funds may not be used for tuition or computer/camera equipment.

Eligibility
Under the terms of the endowment, applicants must be: (1) young Chinese graduate students studying at a university in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who will use the funds to assist them in the completion of doctoral level work on the history of Christianity in China or (2) postdoctoral researchers affiliated with a university or research institute in the PRC who will use the funds to assist them in the completion of postdoctoral level work on the history of Christianity in China.

Selection Criteria
The scholarship is merit-based. Special consideration will be given to those young Chinese scholars from remote and economically disadvantaged areas.

Application Process
Applications for the coming academic year may be submitted after April 15 each year.

A complete application consists of -
(A) Cover Letter (600 word maximum, in English and Chinese)
(B) Two letters of recommendation written on official letterhead and sent by the recommender directly to the Ricci Institute
(C) Application Form

To submit the Application Form
choose one of the following options:
1. Save the completed form as a PDF file (file name must include applicant’s name in pinyin plus “EJM app”, i.e., daiyihuaEJMapp.pdf) and e-mail as an attachment to: ricci@usfca.edu

OR

2. Complete the form online, print it out, and send by airmail to address listed below.

IMPORTANT NOTES
:
[1] For the required budget the daily limit is RMB150 or US$40 per day, depending on whether the funds are to be spent in or outside of China.
[2] If you are planning to conduct research in the United States but NOT at the USF Ricci Institute, you must obtain visa sponsorship from the institution where you plan to work. The USF Ricci Institute can only sponsor visas for fellows who will do the overwhelming majority of their work in residence at the Institute.

Deadline
All application materials must be received by June 1 each year.
Electronic applications preferred. Please email to: ricci@usfca.edu

If sending via regular mail, address applications to:

Malatesta Scholarship Selection Committee
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim
2130 Fulton St., LM 280
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080, USA


马爱德中西文化研究奖学金

利玛窦研究所设立马爱德奖学金 (1000美元至4000美元) 来纪念马爱德先生——利玛窦中西文化历史研究所的奠基者,纪念他对中西文化交流历史作出的贡献。利玛窦研究所希望通过设立这个奖学金来推动中国学者对中国基督教史的研究。奖学金将帮助中国年轻学者完成对中国基督教博士或博士后水平论文的高级研究。奖学金包括在国内外的研究经费、旅费和生活支出,不能用作学费。

申请资格
根据捐赠条款,申请者必须是(1)现在在中国大陆学习的中国博士侯选人或 (2)博士与中国大学或研究所有联系。受资助学者将利用奖学金完成中国基督教史博士论文或博士后的研究。

遴选标准
原则是择优录取。来自于偏远或贫困地区的年轻中国学者将给予特殊考虑。

申请程序
每年4月15日后, 请提交下列材料:
(一) 一封申请(最多600字, 英文和中文各一份)
(二) 两封推荐信,(请打印在推荐人所在单位公函信签上, 由推荐者用单独信封寄往利玛窦研究所)
(三) 申请表格

提交方式
一.电子邮件
保存文件为PDF格式; 档案名称包括汉语拼音的姓名和 EJMapp (例如: nidemingziEJMapp.pdf). 将PDF文件用电子邮件附件形式发至:ricci@usfca.edu



二.普通邮件
将所有的文件用航空邮寄到上面的地址

截止日期
所有的申请材料必须在每年6月1日前收到。

所有的申请材料请寄至:


Malatesta Scholarship Selection Committee
Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History
University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim
2130 Fulton St., LM 280
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080, USA
USF Ricci Institute
2130 Fulton St, LM280
San Francisco, CA
94117-1080
CONTACT US:
Tel: (415) 422-6401
Fax: (415) 422-2291
email: ricci@usfca.edu
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