The UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grant was first launched in 2021 and is organized within the UNESCO Silk Roads Programme with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, in the context of UNESCO Social and Human Sciences Programme.
UNESCO calls on young women and men under the age of 35 to apply for the 2023 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant. The grant aims to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared heritage.
UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grants
- TypePostgraduate
- OrganisationUNESCO
- Country to studyUnited States
- School to study–
- Course to studyNot specified
- State of Origin
- GenderMen and Women
- Application DeadlineMay 31, 2023
Aim and Benefits of UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grants
- Twelve grants of USD10,000 will be awarded per research project.
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Requirements for UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grants Qualification
- The applicants must be 35 years or younger.
- Applicants must be interested in a postgraduate level research in the field of Science and Technology and Traditional Knowhow, Religion and Spirituality, Language and Literature, Arts and Music, Traditional Sports and Games, Economy and Trade, or Silk Roads Legacy and Contemporary Issues or similar/related can be undertaken.
Interview date, Process and Venue for UNESCO Silk Roads Youth Research Grants
- The deadline for submitting proposals is 31 May 2023.
- The submitted research proposals will be evaluated by a scientific panel comprised of renowned international academics.
- The list of grant awardees will be announced in October 2023.
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How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit their research proposals bydownloading and completing the template provided detailing their research project, its methods, expected outcomes and contribution to existing scholarship. Proposals should be submitted in English and sent to: [email protected]