Tang Center for Early China

Submitting your work

Applicants should demonstrate a clear engagement with early Chinese texts, artifacts, or archaeological data, and articulate how their project contributes to the field's broader conversations. Proposals that are methodologically sound, historically grounded, and feasibly scoped for the fellowship duration are favored. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the Center's past programming and publications to align your approach with its scholarly orientation. Avoid overly broad or presentist framings; instead, emphasize precise research questions and the specific resources at Columbia that would support your work.