MEL Visiting Fellowship Application Deadline: August 15th, 2024
The State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science (MEL) at Xiamen University launched a "Visiting Fellowship Program" for visiting scholars in marine sciences to conduct collaborative research with MEL members. Combined with the MEL Open Science Fund, the program offers visiting scholars financial support for 1-6 month stays in Xiamen.
The application deadline for next term is August 15th, 2024.
Types and support amounts
MEL Distinguished Visiting Fellowship. This Fellowship provides a monthly allowance of RMB 50,000 Yuan (before tax) for up to six months, round-trip economy class international or domestic travel expenses, and either accommodations or an accommodation allowance. Laboratories, office facilities and other communal research facilities will be provided.
MEL Senior Visiting Fellowship. This Fellowship provides a monthly allowance of RMB 30,000 Yuan (before tax) for up to six months, round-trip economy class international or domestic travel expenses, and either accommodations or an accommodation allowance. Laboratories, office facilities and other communal research facilities will be provided.
MEL Young Scientist Visiting Fellowship. This Fellowship provides a monthly allowance of RMB 15,000 Yuan (before tax) for up to six months, round-trip economy class international or domestic travel expenses, and either accommodations or an accommodation allowance. Laboratories, office facilities and other communal research facilities will be provided. Successful candidates are encouraged to apply for up to RMB 20,000 Yuan in research funding from MEL.
Requirements
The applicant must have a PhD degree.
The applicant must have a collaborative partner of MEL faculty prior to application.
How to apply?
Applications are accepted all year round.
The applicant should contact at least one MEL faculty member and receive preliminary acceptance from his or her intended hosting collaborator at MEL in advance of the application process.
Complete the application form on-line. Applicants for the Young Scientist Visiting Fellowship can also apply for up to RMB 20,000 Yuan in research funding. A detailed budget is required with the application.
Application reviews will be organized every March 15th, August 15th and November 15th. The review outcome will be announced on the MEL website and applicants will be notified within a month. The project is valid for one year from the date of approval. A term must be served within the validity date.
Apply here: https://melmeeting.xmu.edu.cn/fellowship/reg_visiting.asp
Contact: Kejing GU, +86 592 2181571, gukejing@xmu.edu.cn
