The Global China Fellows Program is a fully funded fellowship initiated by the Global China Initiative (GCI).
This fellowship will be at the Boston University in the United States. It’s a fully funded fellowship program for applicants from all around the world.
The GCF fellowship aims to engage the participants in policy-oriented research and inform them on China’s role in reshaping global affairs.
Fellows will engage and work with the Boston University researchers.
The Primary objective of the Global China Fellows Program is to train and mould the upcoming Generation of thought leaders who can contribute to policy-relevant research on China’s overseas economic activities and engagement.
Participants will engage with the GDP Center researchers, BU faculty members, and Global South-based institutions to conduct policy-relevant research on China’s overseas economic activities and engagement.
Fellows are paired with a BU faculty member or GDP Center Senior Academic Researcher to collaborate on one of the four GCI workstreams:
Data Analysis for Transparency and Accountability (D.A.T.A.)
Forestry, Agriculture, Indigenous Rights and the Belt and Road Initiative (FAIR-BRI)
Energy and Climate
China and the International Financial Architecture (CHIFA).
The Global China Fellows Program has a proven record of bridging the gap between academia and policymaking to inform policy decisions.
Eligibility Criterias
Anyone from any country can apply. There is no geographical restriction.
Must be available in person to Travel to the United States.
Able to get a J-1 Visa.
Pre-doctoral applicants must have completed their qualifying exams and defended their dissertation proposal.
Post-doctoral applicants must have successfully defended their dissertation by August 2025.
Must demonstrate a strong research interest and expertise in China’s overseas economic activities and engagement with international institutions.
Required Documents
Recent Curriculum Vitae
A 1-2 page cover letter highlighting the applicant’s academic training, research interests, and experience
A 1-2 page working paper proposal outlining the research question(s), methodology, research plan, and its significance
Contact information for two references
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send the required Documents in one PDF to the Global China Initiative Team: gci@bu.edu with the subject line “<> GCI Fellow Application 2025-2026″.
