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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.