China Insights Fund Application | Graduate Student Field Research

ACTIVITY
Graduate Student Field Research

WHO CAN APPLY
Full-time, domestic or international graduate students enrolled at York University. An applicant may apply once every three years.

SCOPE
Field research focused on themes related to:
a) Imperial, modern and contemporary China;
b) China and its relationship with the global community, including Canada
c) China and the Indo-Pacific area as a region
d) Chinese Diaspora in Canada

BUDGET
Maximum of C$8,000

This application has THREE sections. Please complete all sections. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be judged based on several criteria:

• Global Impact Potential
Potential to enhance the global profile of research and engagement at York University concerning China and the world. This could include strategies for disseminating research project outcomes, leveraging digital platforms, and employing creative methods to reach an international academic audience
• Realistic Timeline
The feasibility and achievability of the proposed timeline
• Detailed and Accurate Budget
The completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of the budget, ensuring that expenses align with the proposal. This budget should be inclusive of the project overall, even if the funds being requested are a portion of the overall budget.
How about Faculty Support? Did you cancel for any specific reasons?

The next deadline for applications is: Monday, 11 May 2026.

Please contact the YCAR Coordinator for more information: ycar@yorku.ca.

SECTION I

Please tell us about yourself.
Name: Name: First Last
Email:
I am a York University:

I am a York University: Master's Student Master's Candidate Doctoral Student Doctoral Candidate
Graduate Program and Faculty:
Year of study in your program:
Please upload a copy of your CV, which should not exceed two pages:

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SECTION II - Your Initiative
GRADUATE STUDENT FIELD RESEARCH

This application form is for applicants applying for funding in this category:

Graduate Student Field Research

If you are applying for funds in another category, please return to the CIF at York website and choose the correct application form.
Proposed start and end dates for field research:
Thesis and/or project title:
Research Proposal | Upload a summary of your research proposal, written in non-technical language for non-specialists. In doing so, be sure to address how your research meets the CIF at YCAR criteria (see above).

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2 to 4 pages, double spaced, PDF
Timeline | Upload a one-page, achievable timeline that details the initiative plan for the period that you indicated above.

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1 page PDF
Does your proposal involve human beings as research subjects?

Does your proposal involve human beings as research subjects? Yes No
If yes, please attach the certification from the Office of Research Ethics for your project. If you have not competed and/or received ethics for this project, please instead attach a statement outlining the current status of your ethics application.

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SECTION III - Your Budget

Please provide: a) an itemized, accurate and appropriate for your proposed initiative and b) a detailed budget justification. Budgets with sufficient justification will not be considered.

Applicants may request a maximum of C$8,000.

Successful applicants will have access to awarded funds for the period of one year; any unused funds will be return to the Fund.

A template is provided on the CIF at YCAR web page if you wish to use it. The YCAR Coordinator is happy to review your budget with you before submission
Total Budget for your field research:
Total funds requested from CIF:
Budget | Please attach your itemized budget and budget justification.

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TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE
By submitting this form, I have read and agree to the following:
* I am providing my personal information to York University for the purpose of applying for the funding indicated above.

I, the Applicant warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application.

In the line below, please type your given name, family name and date

China Insights Fund Application | Graduate Student Field Research

China Insights Fund Application | Graduate Student Field Research

SECTION I

SECTION II - Your Initiative

GRADUATE STUDENT FIELD RESEARCH

SECTION III - Your Budget

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE