CEAS Senior Essay Research Grants

The Council on East Asian Studies at The MacMillan Center offers CEAS Senior Essay Research Grants to support Yale University undergraduate student research in preparation for their senior essays.  The senior essay must have a focus on the East Asia region (primarily China, Japan, and Korea).  The research can be performed during the summer or the academic year.

Eligibility: Any undergraduate student in Yale College is eligible to apply. Priority will be given to East Asian Studies majors and students with demonstrated long-term academic commitment to East Asia, or those who need first-hand exposure to East Asia to complete their essay.

Award: Grant requests of up to $3,000 to support senior essay research in East Asia will be entertained.  Applications for internships will not be considered.

Reporting Requirements: Recipients of a CEAS Senior Essay Research Grant must submit a two page (no less than 500 words) project report upon their return from abroad. This report should include a detailed summary of the student’s research and an explanation on how the research will contribute or be incorporated into the senior essay.  Reports must be accompanied by itemized original receipts for all expenses above $75 covered by the grant. Detailed requirements on reporting are provided in award letters. Accepting a CEAS Senior Essay Research Grant obligates one to fulfill these requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL undergraduate students must adhere to the Yale University International Travel Policy.

Please visit the Yale University Student Grants & Fellowships Website for complete details.