Penn Global Accepting Applications for Penn Wharton China Center Grants
Penn Global is pleased to share that it is formally accepting applications for Penn Wharton China Center grants, which offer China-focused research and teaching support.
In January, Penn Global announced two new opportunities to support China-focused research and teaching initiatives in collaboration with the Penn Wharton China Center (PWCC) in Beijing. Penn Global is now formally accepting applications for PWCC Residency Grants and PWCC Course Development Grants, which are designed to stimulate new and strengthen existing partnerships between Penn, the PWCC, and our China-based partners.
PWCC Residency Grant
Grant Maximum
$10,000 maximum award
Grant Description
A PWCC Residency Grant, administered by Penn Global, will provide Penn standing and affiliated faculty; graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows with funding to complete a residency up to 10 days at the Penn Wharton China Center. Residencies could be held at any time during the academic year.
During their residency, grant recipients must organize at least one public event held at the Penn Wharton China Center and one event or activity jointly organized with a Chinese partner institution. In addition, the grant may be used for:
- Business-class airfare for faculty and senior administrators, or economy-class airfare for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows
- Accommodation and reasonable per diem
PWCC Course Development Grant
Grant Maximum
Please contact global@upenn.edu with any questions related to maximum funding limits.
Grant Description
A PWCC Residency Grant, administered by Penn Global, will provide Penn standing and affiliated faculty; graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows with funding to complete a residency up to 10 days at the Penn Wharton China Center. Residencies could be held at any time during the academic year.
A PWCC Course Grant, also administered by Penn Global, will provide Penn faculty and instructors from all Penn Schools to develop courses, based in Philadelphia and offered in-person, with a travel component to China that would make substantive use of the Penn Wharton China Center.
Preference will be given to courses that involve faculty or instructors from multiple disciplines and Penn Schools. The grant may cover expenses directly related to course development and implementation, including but not limited to travel to and from China, lodging, meals, and related activities consistent with University policies and practices. The grant may also cover expenses for multiple Penn affiliates who are directly engaged in the course development or implementation process. Proposals for these grants must include plans to make substantive use of the Penn Wharton China Center.
Application Process
Contact the Penn Wharton China Center Team
All prospective applicants are required to contact PWCC’s Chris Zhang by email at zhanglu3@wharton.upenn.edu prior to beginning their application. Early communication ensures the PWCC is aware of your planned partnership and has an opportunity to provide guidance to maximize the success of your proposed project.
Submit an Application by March 28
Once prospective applicants have met with the PWCC team, we encourage you to complete an application using the following platform.
While there is no fixed application deadline, submissions received by March 28 will be given priority consideration for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Questions
Please feel free to contact global@upenn.edu with further questions.