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Graduate Awards offered by YCAR - apply by 11 February 2019

The York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) is accepting applications for graduate awards for students conducting research related to Asia or Asian diasporas. The deadline for all applications is Monday, 11 February 2019 before 4pm.

The Centre offers eight awards to support a range of graduate research activities including fieldwork travel and language training.

• A Albert C.W. Chan Foundation Award for Research in East or Southeast Asia (One award, value: $1,000)
• Vivienne Poy Asian Research Award (Number of awards and value: Based on applications submitted)
• David Wurfel Award for Philippine Studies (One award, value: $1,500)
• YCAR Language Award (Number of awards and value: Based on applications submitted)
• N. Sivalingam Award in Tamil Studies (Two awards, value: $2,000 each)
• The Nirvan Bhavan Graduate Fellowship for Research on India and the Indian Diaspora (One award, value: $4,200)
• Dr Sangdeok Woo and Mrs. Kwisoon Lim Woo Memorial Graduate Award (One award, value: $6,500)
• Young-Rahn Woo Memorial Graduate Award (One award, value: $6,500)

YCAR invites graduate students from all disciplines to apply. Previous award recipients have represented research on migration, health, ageing, sexuality, technology, ecology, social movements, music and multiculturalism.

The deadline for all applications is Monday, 11 February 2019 before 4pm, with the successful applicant being notified within one month.

Visit https://yorku.ca/research/ycar/research-fellowships-awards/ for more details on eligibility criteria and application process.