China-India Visiting Scholars Fellowship
Table of Contents
About Us
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Fellowship Team
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Introduction to the Fellowship
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Program Details
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Fellowship Committee
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Selection to the Program
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Host Institutions
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Post Fellowship Engagement
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Impact of the Fellowship
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More About China India Foundation
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About Us
Fellowship Team
The China-India Visiting Scholars Fellowship is a joint initiative by Ashoka University and China India Foundation to give India’s most promising academics in various fields the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of China.
THE FELLOWSHIP AIMS TO: • Increase the number of Indian scholars with China-related knowledge in select areas of study. • Increase first-hand understanding of China through exchange between scholars in both countries and proliferate knowledge sharing in chosen areas of study.
ASHISH DHAWAN
ASHWINI DESHPANDE
Founder, Ashoka University Founder, China India Foundation
Professor of Economics, Ashoka University
MBA, Harvard Business School, Harvard University BA, Economics, Yale University BS, Applied Mathematics, Yale University
PhD, Economics, Delhi School of Economics MA, Economics, Delhi School of Economics BA, Economics (Honors), Hindu College, University of Delhi
Ashish is an Indian private equity investor and philanthropist who founded one of India’s leading private equity funds, Chrys Capital. He went on to found Central Square Foundation (CSF), a non-profit foundation working towards quality K12 education in India, Ashoka University, and China India Foundation.
Ashwini is a professor of Economics, whose research focuses on the economics of discrimination and affirmative action, with a focus on caste and gender in India. She received the EXIM Bank award for outstanding dissertation (1994) and the VKRV Rao Award for Indian Economists Under 45 (2015).
• Create new knowledge about China in India. SRINATH RAGHAVAN
K. R. SUBRAMANIAN
Professor of International Relations and History, Ashoka University
CEO, China India Foundation
PhD, War Studies, King’s College London MA, War Studies, King’s College London BSc, Physics, University of Madras
CHINA INDIA FOUNDATION
ASHOKA UNIVERSITY
Started by Ashish Dhawan in 2018, China India Foundation is a non-partisan, independent organization based out of New Delhi. The Foundation was formed with a mission to increase understanding between the citizens of India and China. In the 21st century, the partnership between India and China is going to be one of the world’s most significant, both within the region and outside it. In the current global context, now is the time to lay the foundation to understand each other better.
Ashoka University is a leading private, nonprofit liberal arts university in India. Ranked 2nd among the top 100 private universities in India, the university is the largest collective philanthropic initiative in India in education. The university aims to create well-rounded individuals who think critically from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively, and become leaders with a commitment to public service. Ashoka was envisioned as an innovative model of higher education; one that inspires the thinkers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and institution builders of tomorrow.
Srinath is a professor of International Relations and History, whose work has focused on Indian foreign policy over the last century. He is a recipient of the K. Subrahmanyam Award for Strategic Studies (2011) and the Infosys Prize for Social Sciences (2015).
MBA, XLRI Jamshedpur BTech, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU
Subramanian has extensive management experience in large multi-national organizations, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, and Whirlpool. With a career spanning over 30 years, Subra brings in a global experience having worked in India, the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and China.
MAHAK CHHAJER
SUHAIL S. THANDI
Associate Director, China India Foundation
Program Associate, China India Foundation
Advanced Design Thinking, HassoPlattner-Institute BA, Economics, Hindu College, University of Delhi
BA, Political Science and International Relations, Carleton College BA, Cinema and Media Studies, Carleton College
Mahak leads the Education programs at China India Foundation. She is a Program Design and Innovation specialist and was a part of the Founding Projects Team at Ashoka University.
Suhail is a graduate of Carleton College, a leading liberal arts institution in the United States. At Carleton, Suhail graduated with honors in Political Science & International Relations.
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Introduction to the Fellowship
Program Details
The China-India Visiting Scholars Fellowship is for academics and policy experts who are interested in expanding their research to China. The fully-funded fellowship will provide 10 Indian scholars the opportunity to develop and understanding of China’s experience with the same areas.
• The fellowship will run for 9 months, of which fellows are expected to spend between 4 and 6 weeks in China.
Through the program, fellows will have the opportunity to visit China, work with renowned Chinese institutions, collaborate with scholars, and present their findings to a larger audience. The fellows will have the opportunity to bolster their educational experience through comparative work, include learnings in their classrooms and present them in relevant forums.
• The travel and stay in China will be supported through a fellowship grant of 300,000 (around ¥30,000). Fellows will be required to submit a detailed proposal for any additional funds required.
We aim to create partnerships and collaborations between Indian and Chinese academics and strengthen cross-border academic capacities. The fellowship is housed at Ashoka University.
• Fellows will be selected by a Fellowship Committee through two rounds of selection. • Fellows will be hosted by a partner institution in China. Fellows will be expected to submit their proposals to host institutions, who will support and guide the fellow during their visit. • Scholarly outcomes at the end of the fellowship period could be a working paper or a detailed report. Additionally, fellows will be required to present a public lecture on their research.
Timeline October 15, 2019 to
February 28, 2020 to March 02, 2020
February 15, 2020
Workshop for shortlisted applicants
Period to submit applications
October 15, 2019
Fellowship Launch
April 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020
March 21, 2020 to March 28, 2020
March 03, 2020 to March 21, 2020
Fellows begin pre-visit preparations
Interviews for selected candidates
Proposal refinement
June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
China Visit Indicative
July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
July 30, 2020
Writing the scholarly product
Submission of preliminary report
End-December, 2020
Conference
Once selected, fellows will have access to the Fellowship Committee, who will guide and mentor them for the duration of the fellowship. Ideally, fellows will take up to 2 months to prepare for their visit to China. The start and end date of travel is flexible, but will be undertaken tentatively between April and August 2020, accommodating the schedule of the host institution. The final outcome of the fellowship will depend on the research undertaken and will be determined in consultation with the Committee as well as their host partner. Typically, the fellows will have six months to submit their final product.
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Fellowship Committee The Fellowship Committee will closely monitor the fellowship applications and select the fellows. The Committee comprises of eminent scholars and experts in economics, public policy, and China studies. The Fellowship Committee for the 2020 cohort is:
YAMINI AIYAR President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research MSc, Development Science, London School of Economics MA, Social and Political Science, University of Cambridge BA, Philosophy, St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
JABIN T. JACOB
RATHIN ROY
SHEKHAR SHAH
Associate Professor, Shiv Nadar University
Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
Director-General, National Council of Applied Economic Research
PhD, Chinese Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University MPhil, Chinese Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University MA, Politics and International Relations, Pondicherry Central University BA, Economics, St. Berchmans’ College, Mahatma Gandhi University
PhD, Economics, University of Cambridge MPhil, Economics, University of Cambridge MA, Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University BA, Economics (Honors), St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
PhD, Economics, Columbia University MA, Economics, Columbia University BA, Economics, University of Delhi
Positions Held: TED Fellow, Founding Member of the International Experts Panel of the Open Government Partnership, Member of the World Economic Forum on Good Governance.
Positions Held: Hermès Post-Doctoral Fellow at Sciences Po Bordeaux, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, Visiting Research Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Assistant Director and Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies, Associate Editor of China Report, Adjunct Research Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation.
Positions Held: Director and Regional Manager (Asia Pacific Regional Center) and Director at International Policy Center for Inclusive Growth at the United Nations Development Program, Economic Advisor to the Thirteenth Finance Commission of the Government of India, Academic Director and Associate Professor of Economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies.
Positions Held: Deputy Research Administrator, Sector Manager for Governance and Public Sector Management for Europe and Central Asia, Governance Advisor, Public Sector Coordinator for South Asia, and Lead Economist for Bangladesh at the World Bank, Program Officer for International Economics for South Asia at Ford Foundation.
T. N. NINAN
SHAMIKA RAVI
ZORAWAR DAULET SINGH
ARAVIND YELERY
Chairman, Business Standard Ltd.
Director of Research, Brooking Institutions India
Adjunct Fellow, Institute of Chinese Studies
MA, Economics, University of Madras
PhD, Economics, New York University MA, Economics, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi BA, Economics (Honors), Lady Sri Ram College, University of Delhi
PhD, International Relations, King’s College London MA, International Relations, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University BSc, Economics and Finance, University of London
Senior Research Fellow, Peking University HSBC Business School
Positions Held: Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution (Washington DC), Fellow at Brookings India and Brookings Institution (Washington DC), Assistant Professor of Economics at Indian School of Business, Research Affiliate at New York University, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.
Positions Held: Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Alternatives, Analyst at PriceWaterhouse Coopers.
Positions Held: Editor and Publisher of Business Standard, Editor of the Economic Times, Editor of Business World, Executive Editor of India Today, President of Editors Guild of India, Chairman of the Media Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Trustee of the Aspen Institute India.
PhD, Chinese Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University MPhil, Chinese Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University MA, Politics and Public Administration, Pune University BA, History, Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune University
Positions Held: Assistant Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies, Senior Research Consultant at Shanghai Ji Ou, Assistant Professor at Bridging Nations Foundation, Consultant at SCS Group.
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Selection to the Program
Host Institutions
Fellows will be selected over two rounds by the Fellowship Committee.
The fellowship will also offer reciprocal opportunities to scholars at host institutions in China to study and research in India. The host institution may nominate PhD candidates or young postdoctoral fellows (in similar areas as mentioned earlier) to be a part of the fellowship. Nominated candidates will be expected to submit a research proposal and undergo the selection process. Ashoka University and China India Foundation will connect them to suitable host institutions in India.
Through their visit, the fellows will work with host institutions that will guide and support them in their study. These institutions will serve as a nodal point for the fellow(s) they host. The fellows, at the time of applying for the fellowship, will directly reach out to potential host institutions that match their area of study. The institutions can choose the fellow(s) they would like to host by assessing their work and proposal.
ROUND 1
ROUND 2
OCTOBER 15 TO FEBRUARY 15
FEBRUARY 15 TO MARCH 28
In round 1, applicants will have a four months to apply through an application form which will include:
Applicants selected in round 1 will be invited to attend a 3-day workshop at Ashoka University. The workshop will help applicants gain a basic understanding of China and research methodologies to conduct their study in China.
• Statement of intent, • Specific questions to understand why China is critical to their research, and • Preliminary research plan of how they wish to conduct their study in China. Applicants will be required to submit their research plan to potential host partners/ scholars with whom they wish to conduct research. Host institutions will review the plans and issue an invite to the scholar to supplement their proposal and application, if they wish to host the scholar.
Specifically, the host institutions will
After the workshop, applicants will have three weeks to submit a revised proposal and appear for an interview with the Fellowship Committee. Final selection will be done after the interview.
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Applicants should indicate the expected outcome of the fellowship in their proposal. This is to understand the potential impact of the study being undertaken at the fellowship. While the exact outcome may change during the program, it is an indication and initial commitment from the applicant to work towards a defined goal.
THIS FELLOWSHIP IS IDEAL FOR SCHOLARS WHO: • are researching/ working in agriculture, urban development, education, vocational training, energy management, governance and performance management, rural poverty alleviation, food security, environment, public health, innovation infrastructure, and other similar areas, and are interested in developing a deeper understanding of China, and • have completed their PhD OR have a Master’s with equivalent work experience. Scholars need not have China experience, be experts in China studies, or have working knowledge of Mandarin.
The host institution may provide any additional support to help fellows settle down and begin research, including housing the fellow at their institution, at their own discretion.
Help the fellow get an invitation letter to conduct study in China.
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Appoint a supervisor or researcher within the institution who can guide the fellow throughout their period of study.
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Assist the fellows in connecting with relevant people and organizations.
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Help them gain access to research materials.
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Post Fellowship Engagement
Impact of the Fellowship
Ashoka University and China India Foundation will create alumni programming and build an alumni network to ensure that fellows remain connected to each other. Fellows across the years will be able to continue to learn from each other’s experiences, insights, and perspectives on China. Alumni will be encouraged to participate in future events, lectures, and other activities undertaken by China India Foundation.
WE IMAGINE THE FELLOWSHIP TO LEAD TO: • Roundtable discussions, working groups, public presentations, and lectures increasing knowledge about China in India.
The fellowship provides an opportunity to fellows to build their expertise and research with respect to China, which is arguably one of the most important partners for India in the 21st century. Ashoka University and China India Foundation will assist the fellows in disseminating their findings and presenting them to relevant policy makers and influencers. China India Foundation will additionally publish a working paper series of the work produced by the fellows.
• Opportunities for Chinese scholars and partners to visit and research in India. • Fellows with more China experience can also undertake larger goals, such as publishing books and other kinds of material apart from their research. • Fellows can document their own experience of working with their counterparts in China through digital properties such as blogs and videos. • Fellows may continue their study and submit it to leading academic journals. • Fellows with promising outcomes may receive further funding from Ashoka University and China India Foundation.
WE ENVISION THAT:
The fellowship will increase the number of Indian scholars with China-related knowledge in specific areas of study and further create opportunities for collaboration.
It will provide important lessons from China’s development experience and the collaboration will eventually produce high quality academic and scholarly products.
By inviting scholars from China to India, the fellowship will also increase understanding of India in China and create networking opportunities for young academics in both countries.
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More About China India Foundation
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Founder & Advisors
The China-India Visiting Scholars Fellowship was conceptualized by China India Foundation and institutionalized by Ashoka University. The Fellowship is a part of the Foundation’s larger mission of increasing mutual understanding between the people of India and China. The Foundation aims to do this by creating avenues for collaboration, building people-to-people exchange, and strengthening the capacity for cross-cultural engagement.
ASHISH DHAWAN
SHIVSHANKAR MENON
Founder
Advisor
SUHASINI HAIDAR
JABIN T. JACOB
Advisor
Advisor, Education Initiatives
Founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation Founder, Ashoka University Founder, ChrysCapital
Increasing citizen-level mutual understanding is a vital part of building understanding between China and India. As China and India continue to grow, the China India Foundation, through education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges, aims to bridge this gap in understanding, build deeper citizen ties, and contribute to the peaceful rise of these two countries.
National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India Foreign Secretary of India High Commissioner to Pakistan Ambassador to China High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Ambassador to Israel
Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu Prime Time Anchor, CNN-IBN Foreign Affairs Editor, CNN-IBN Recipient of Prem Bhatia
China India Foundation’s programs can be broadly categorized into three streams:
Associate Professor, International Relations and Governance Studies, Shiv Nadar University Assistant Director, Institute of Chinese Studies Associate Editor, China Report
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Education Creating a network of education institutions in both countries that produce high-level scholarly work that helps understand each other and develop capabilities for implementing best practices.
Knowledge & Policy Creating partnerships, knowledge sharing, and expert exchanges, and on social and development issues facing both India and China to aid in increasing dialogue and understanding between both countries.
Culture Increasing cross-border understanding through media collaborations and popular modes of cultural art forms, which would eventually lead to organic people-to-people exchange.
K. R. SUBRAMANIAN
MAHAK CHHAJER
Chief Executive Officer
Associate Director
PIYUSH JAIN
INDIA MEI GUPTA
Associate Director
Program Manager
SUHAIL S. THANDI
TANYA ROHATGI
Program Associate
Intern
ASHOKA UNIVERSITY
CHINA INDIA FOUNDATION
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Both Ashoka University and China India Foundation are non-partisan, objective organizations. This fellowship is focused on creating avenues for collaboration and expanding research on China within India. The organizers are not involved in political matters between the two countries and will not support any study or publication that is politically motivated.
