Program Summary
The Asia Library Travel Grant aims to assist scholars of China, Japan, and Korea at other institutions by defraying costs associated with travel, lodging, meals, and photo-duplication, enabling them to utilize the unparalleled resources of the University of Michigan (U-M) Asia Library. Its extensive collection contains over 1 million volumes in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, covering humanities and social sciences with exceptional strength in history, philosophy, literature, and film studies. The Library also provides extensive electronic resources, including full-text journals, e-books, and specialized databases.
Eligibility
Faculty members and advanced graduate students conducting research on China, Japan, or Korea at institutions other than the University of Michigan are eligible to apply.
Grant Details
- Amount: Up to $1,000 per trip.
- Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Reimbursement: All grants are paid as reimbursements in compliance with the U-M International Institute's travel guidelines. Approval must be secured prior to travel.
- Compliance: Recipients must adhere to all current University policies and guidelines.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates should submit applications to the relevant center based on the collection they wish to use:
- Chinese Collection: Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies (chinese.studies@umich.edu)
- Japanese Collection: Center for Japanese Studies (umcjs@umich.edu)
- Korean Collection: Nam Center for Korean Studies (ncks.applications@umich.edu)
Please include the following materials in your application:
- A letter of application.
- A brief statement (not exceeding 250 words) describing your research and the need to use the collection.
- A list of sources you intend to access (please verify availability in the Library's online catalog).
- A current curriculum vitae.
For more information about U-M’s Asia Library resources, please visit the Library's website or contact the Library's main office at 734.764.0406 or asialibrary@umich.edu.
The Asia Library Travel Grant program is funded in part by a Title VI National Resource Center grant from the US Department of Education.
