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📢 Call for Applications: 2027 Research Grants

The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS), administered by the National Central Library (NCL), is pleased to announce the opening of applications for two prestigious research grants for the year 2027:

1. 2027 Research Grant for Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Submission: Online or via air mail.

Notification: By the end of August 2026.


2. 2027 MOFA Taiwan Fellowship (Administered on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.)

Application Period: May 1 – June 30, 2026

Submission: Electronic submission only.

Notification: Between October and the end of November 2026.


🔎 Detailed Information & Online Application:

Research Grant for Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies: https://ccs.ncl.edu.tw/ccs2/ENGLISH/information.aspx

Taiwan Fellowship: https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw

Scholars are encouraged to apply for both programs if eligible.

Taiwan Fellowship

[Press relese]

APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference 2026

Date: May 21–24, 2026

Location: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang Campus, Shanghai, China

The APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference 2026 will bring together experts from academia, industry, government, and local communities to reflect on the transformations unfolding across the region and to co‑design pathways toward a more sustainable and resilient future. All sessions will be delivered in person.

The 2026 Conference will convene in Shanghai, hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, under the theme “Evolutionary Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim.”

More information : https://www.apru.org/event/scl-2026/

[PR NEWS : APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Program 2026 ]

Program Dates: June 22 to July 3, 2026
Host: Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)
📍Location: Shenzhen, China

Number of Participants: 50 – 60 undergraduate students from across APRU member universities

For more detail information, please visit: https://global.sustech.edu.cn/APRU-ULP2026/detail

Here are some reflections from our first fellow of the Chula-Global Library Visiting Fellowship 2025, Lukas Tschopp, on his experience at Chula Library, originally shared through the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
Thank you, Lukas, for your dedication and wonderful friendship. 😊

Here are some reflections from our first fellow of the Chula-Global Library Visiting Fellowship 2025, Lukas Tschopp, on his experience at Chula Library, originally shared through the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
Thank you, Lukas, for your dedication and wonderful friendship. 😊

Read the full article: 📍 https://www.ifla.org/news/the-chula-global-library-visiting-fellowship-program-a-contribution-to-ai-literacy-in-southeast-asia/

The Chula-Global Library Visiting Fellowship 2026 is now open for applications!
Learn more about the program here: https://www.car.chula.ac.th/pdf2.php?id=43

🌏 Applications are now open!
The Office of Academic Resources (OAR), Chulalongkorn University, welcomes international affiliates, including library and information professionals and researchers, to join the Chula-Global Library Visiting Fellowship Program 2026.
This two-month fellowship in Bangkok, Thailand offers the opportunity to work on joint projects or academic publications, collaborate with OAR staff, and engage in a vibrant multicultural environment.
🔍Focus Areas include:
Digital preservation, research data management, archives, scholarly communication, less-dominant culture collections, machine-learning applications, Thai Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies.
💼 Stipend: 230,000 THB (15% withholding tax applies)
📅 Program Period: May–June 2026
📝 Selection: Proposal deliverable + Interview
⏳ Apply by: December 31, 2025
👉 Learn more: https://www.car.chula.ac.th/pdf2.php?id=43

[ KDI School ]

New! Episodes 2 and 3 of the K-Pop Educational Series

K-Pop has grown into a world-renowned cultural industry, far beyond its roots as a musical genre. This video traces the journey of K-Pop into a global content powerhouse, analyzing its industrial strategies and cultural impact.

The series is produced by the Global Knowledge Exchange & Development Center (GKEDC).

지식서비스플랫폼 K-Pop has grown into a world-renowned cultural industry, far beyond its roots as a musical genre. This video traces the journey of K-Pop into a global content powerhouse, analyzing its industrial strategies and cultural impact.

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 7𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 2025—𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙

Chulalongkorn University, as a core partner, is pleased to announce that the deadline for abstract submission to the 7th EnvironmentAsia International Conference 2025 has been extended.

🗓️ Date: September 4–6, 2025
📌 Venue: The Landmark Bangkok Hotel, Thailand

This year’s conference is centered on the theme “Integrating Efforts to Tackle the Triple Planetary Crisis,” addressing a range of pressing environmental issues including:
✨ Climate Risks
✨ Circular Economy and ESG
✨ Pollution
✨ Other Related Topics

Academic papers presented at the conference will undergo peer review and be published in the official conference proceedings.

Researchers, academics, students, and professionals are invited to submit their abstracts and join this important international forum.

For more information about the conference program, registration details, and abstract submission guidelines, please visit: https://softwareservice.center/environmentasia2025

Read more at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/249307/

[🩷NCL Taiwan- Call for 2026 Applications: Two Research Grants]
The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS, 漢學研究中心) at the National Central Library (NCL, 國家圖書館) in Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.) administers two research grants:

the Research Grant for Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies(外籍學人來臺研究漢學獎助) and the MOFA Taiwan Fellowship (外交部臺灣獎助金).

📌(1)2026 Research Grant for Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies, administered by the Center for Chinese Studies

Applications for the 2026 are currently being accepted, with a deadline of May 31, 2025.

All application materials for the Research Grant must be submitted electronically or by air mail no later than this date.

Notification of the Selection Committee's decisions will be sent by the end of August.

📌(2) 2026 MOFA Taiwan Fellowship, which CCS administers on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Applications for the 2026 Taiwan Fellowship, will be accepted from 🗓May 1 to June 30, 2025.

For more information and online application:

(1)Research Grant for Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies: https://ccs.ncl.edu.tw/ccs2/ENGLISH/information.aspx

(2)Taiwan Fellowship: https://taiwanfellowship.ncl.edu.tw

จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย ครบรอบ 108 ปี แห่งการสถาปนา
สถาบันการศึกษาชั้นนำของไทย มุ่งเติบโตรอบทิศโดยมีนิสิตเป็นศูนย์กลาง สร้างสรรค์องค์ความรู้ พัฒนาสังคม และก้าวสู่อนาคตอย่างยั่งยืน ✨💖

📖 อ่านประวัติจุฬาฯ ได้ที่: https://www.chula.ac.th/about/overview/history/

Chulalongkorn University marks its 108th anniversary as Thailand’s leading institution of higher education—growing holistically with students at its center, advancing knowledge, driving social development, and moving towards a sustainable future. ✨💖

📖 Learn more about Chula’s history: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/about/overview/history/