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Sigur Center Summer Grants: Info Sessions Jan. 13

Are you interested in going to Asia this summer to refine your language skills through language study? Are you interested in conducting field research in Asia?
If you answered 'yes' to either one of these questions above, then consider applying for a grant or fellowship from the Sigur Center for Asian Studies!
Each summer, the Sigur Center awards grants to current GW undergraduate and graduate students for intensive language study and field research in Asia. There are two (2) grant types: Asian Language Study in Asia and Asia Field Research.
Scroll down to learn more about the two grants and how to apply! 

Information sessions

January 13th 12pm - 1pm & 3:30pm - 4:30pm  
January 16th 2pm-3pm
Suite 503 of the Elliott School 
If you cannot attend, please email asia@gwu.edu for presentation slides and or make an appointment with Ru. 
All applications are due Monday, February 3rd, 2020 at 5:00 PM EST. 
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Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Language Study in Asia

The Sigur Center is pleased to offer a grant for the study of any Asian language in a relevant country. All language study must be conducted in the relevant country of the language and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving. Language programs must be at least 8 weeks long. If you also intend on taking part in an internship over the summer, it must be completed either before or after the language program

Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Field Research

The Sigur Center offers summer field research grants in Asia for George Washington University graduate students (M.A. or Ph.D.) interested in Asian affairs. These awards provide funding for travel, living, and research expenses while doing fieldwork in an Asian country.
This grant is open to all GW MA and Ph.D. students regardless of nationality. Preference is given to Ph.D. applicants who are in their third or fourth year of study, or who can otherwise demonstrate the necessity of the grant towards conducting research related to their thesis.

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