Explore Academic Positions at Harvard 2027-28 Fairbank Center Visiting Scholars Program Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 Position Details Title 2027-28 Fairbank Center Visiting Scholars Program School Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies Position Description The
Harvard University Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies hosts Visiting Scholars from the faculties of other universities as well as Visiting Fellows of Practice with professional expertise to contribute to an area of China studies.Selected visiting scholars/fellows are invited to be affiliated with the Fairbank Center for one or two semesters (6-12 months) to develop their proposed research in various disciplines of
Chinese studies, broadly defined. Visiting scholars/fellows are not paid or funded by Harvard. They will have a visiting academic appointment providing access to Harvard libraries and other resources. The intellectual life of the Fairbank Center is greatly enriched by the active participation of its affiliates. Visiting scholars/fellows are expected to undertake a clearly defined research project that draws upon
Fairbank Center and Harvard University resources such as faculty expertise and library collections. They are also expected to be in residence during the period of affiliation and to engage actively in Fairbank Center academic events and activities on the Harvard campus. Academic Visiting Scholar applicants must have a doctoral degree and be visiting from a ladder faculty position at another institution, to which they
will return after the visit. The visiting period shall correspond with Harvard’s academic calendar, either for autumn semester, spring semester, or one year such as from August through July. An administrative fee of $1,000 will be charged to academic visiting scholars. Individual office space is not provided although desk space may be available in a shared office. Visiting Fellows of Practice must be professionals
with specialized knowledge and interest in pursuing a project utilizing academic resources. The visiting period shall correspond with Harvard’s academic calendar, either for autumn semester, spring semester, or one full year such as from August through July. Visiting Fellows of Practice will be charged an administrative fee of $10,000 per semester. Individual office space is not provided although desk space may be
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