The Overseas Young Chinese Forum (OYCF) and The 1990 Institute are pleased to
announce winners of the Joint OYCF – The 1990 Institute Research Fellowship for 2009.
The 1990 Institute has granted $5,000 to each of the following two projects:
1. Made in China: "Race to the Bottom" Competition and Export Upgrading in
China's Coastal Localities
Ling Chen
Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science
Johns Hopkins University
2. Beyond Access: Education and Society in Rural Chinese Youths' Perceptions
Jingjing Lou
Assistant Professor, Education and Youth Studies
Beloit College
Initiated in 2003, the Joint Research Fellowship Program sponsors research projects by
overseas scholars, professionals and graduate students that analyze economic and social
issues facing China, and explore implications and solutions from a policy perspective.
Preferential consideration is given to projects that involve fieldwork in China or
collaboration with researchers in China.
This year, we received seventeen (17) research proposals. Our applicants included Ph.D.
candidates and scholars. Due to the large number of high quality applications, the
selection decision was a difficult one to make. We truly appreciate all our applicants'
strong dedication to research relating to China as well as their support for our Program.
In the coming years, OYCF will continue to work with The 1990 Institute to support as
many qualified projects as possible.
The success of our Research Fellowship Program depends on your continued support. As
we congratulate this year’s winners, we would also like to take this opportunity to thank
all the applicants this year, and encourage you all to participate in this Program by
bringing to us your best project proposals.
Joint OYCF – The 1990 Institute Research Fellowship Committee
The 1990 Institute
Overseas Young Chinese Forum
For more information, please contact research@oycf.org.