The Global China Fellows Program is a fully funded fellowship initiated by the Global China Initiative (GCI). This fellowship will be at Boston University in the United States. It’s a fully funded fellowship program for applicants from all around the world. The GCF fellowship aims to engage the participants in policy-oriented research and inform them on China’s role in reshaping global affairs. Fellows will engage and work with the Boston University researchers. The Primary objective of the Global China Fellows Program is to train and mold the upcoming Generation of thought leaders who can contribute to policy-relevant research on China’s overseas economic activities and engagement.
Details About the Global China Fellows Program 2026 at Boston University, USA
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Boston University, Global Development Policy Center
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 19th December 2025
- GCI=Global China Initiative
- GCF=Global China Fellows
- BU=Boston University
- GDP= Global Development Policy Center
GCI Work Streams
Participants will engage with researchers from the GDP Center, BU faculty members, and Global South-based institutions to conduct policy-relevant research on China’s overseas economic activities and engagement.
Fellows are paired with a BU faculty member or GDP Center Senior Academic Researcher to collaborate on one of the four GCI workstreams:
- Data Analysis for Transparency and Accountability (D.A.T.A.)
- Forestry, Agriculture, Indigenous Rights, and the Belt and Road Initiative (FAIR-BRI)
- Energy and Climate
- China and the International Financial Architecture (CHIFA).
The Global China Fellows Program has a proven record of bridging the gap between academia and policymaking to inform policy decisions.
Financial Benefits
Fellows will get:
- Competitive Stipend
- Modest Funding for Data Collection
- Fieldwork expense
- Relocation Expenses
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone from any country can apply. There is no geographical restriction.
- Must be available to travel to the United States in person.
- Able to get a J-1 Visa.
- Pre-doctoral applicants must have completed their qualifying exams and defended their dissertation proposal.
- Post-doctoral applicants must have successfully defended their dissertation by August 2026.
- Must demonstrate a strong research interest and expertise in China’s overseas economic activities and engagement with international institutions.
Where are GCI Fellows Located Now?
Previous fellows receive placements in academic faculty and research positions in Top Institutes like:
- Peking University
- University of Denver
- Overseas Development Institute
- Boston Consulting Group
Required Documents
- Recent Curriculum Vitae
- A 1-2 page cover letter highlighting the applicant’s academic training, research interests, and experience
- A 1-2 page working paper proposal outlining the research question(s), methodology, research plan, and its significance
- Contact information for two references.
How to Apply for the Global China Fellows (GCF) Program?
Interested applicants should send the following materials in one PDF to the Global China Initiative Team (gci@bu.edu) with the subject line “<<LastName_FirstName>> GCI Fellow Application 2025-2026″.
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