The Chinese Studies Graduate Summer School (CSGSS) is a week-long program of intensive research activities designed to bring together PhD and research masters students from around Australia.

The broad goals for the week are to provide a forum for building of networks among postgraduate scholars through the exchange of knowledge and experiences surrounding the study of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The program also aims to provide students around Australia with the opportunity to use the rich and diverse Chinese-language resources held at the ANU and the Australian National Library. The CSGSS coincides with ANU’s Asia-Pacific week during which a range of evening social and cultural activities will be held.

Hosts for the program will comprise experienced Chinese Studies researchers and scholars drawn from among the ANU’s staff. ANU has over 40 Chinese specialists across a diverse range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences on its academic staff.

Discussion and Workshop leaders will include: Professor Geremie Barme, Dr Louise Edwards, Dr Tamara Jacka, Dr Andrew Kipnis, Dr Kathryn Morton, Dr Benjamin Penny, Dr Luigi Tomba, Professor Jon Unger, and Professor Peter Van Ness. Chinese-language specialist staff from the ANU and ANL libraries Renata Osborne and Wan Wong will also lead sessions.

• Meet and exchange ideas with their peers around Australia
• Forge networks with other PhD students from around Australia
• Establish links with key ANU scholars as informal on-going mentors
• Gain feedback on work in progress
• Develop techniques for conducting effective fieldwork in China
• Learn skills for efficient publication of research results
• Strengthen insights into key theoretical challenges for Chinese Studies today
• Draw on the knowledge of the expert Chinese specialist librarians ANU and ANL

Program:

Roundtable discussions

• Current Issues for Researching China Today
• Challenges for Fieldwork in China
• Publishing Your Research
• Future of China Studies in Australia

Master Class Project Workshops

• Students present 15-20 minute papers on work in progress or key research problems
• Discussion and feedback from peers and experts

Individual Consultations

• Opportunities will be made available for students to consult with individual ANU staff about their research projects.

ANU Asia Pacific Week:

The 2006 CSGSS is to be held in conjunction with summer schools in Thai Studies, Indonesian Studies, Korea Studies, Pacific Island Studies, Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Studies, Japan Studies, South Asia Studies and Asia-Pacific Defense Studies. The Asia-Pacific week will feature special events such as keynote speeches, films, performances and exhibitions. Participants at the CSGSS will interact with participants from other summer schools in a number of collective activities.

Eligibility:

• The Chinese Studies Graduate Summer School invites applications from research higher degree students currently enrolled in any Australian University. See application process below.
• Students in all disciplines within the humanities and social sciences are eligible.
• PhD students who have not previously participated in the CSGSS will be given priority.

Scholarships:

• A number of scholarships will be provided to cover the cost of accommodation and travel for participants.
• The International Centre of Excellence in Asia Pacific Studies, the ANU’s Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, and the College of the Asia Pacific have provided funding to cover scholarships.
• Additional funding from the Asia Pacific Future Research Network is also being sought.

Accommodation:

• Participants in Asia-Pacific Week, including those in the CSGSS, will be housed at Bruce Hall on ANU’s campus.

Application Process:

Places in the CSGSS are limited to 20.

Applicants are required to submit the application form [pdf] by e-mail to:

• Dr Luigi Tomba
  Contemporary China Centre
  9, Liversidge Street,
  ANU 0200 Canberra ACT
  Email: luigi.tomba@anu.edu.au
• The deadline for the submission of applications is COB 10 October 2005.
• Applicants will be advised of the success of their applications about a week later.

Location:

For further information:

Dr Luigi Tomba,
Contemporary China Centre,
Department of Political and Social Change,
Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU.
Phone: (02) 6125 2993
Email: luigi.tomba@anu.edu.au