Silk Roads Youth Research Grants 2023
The Silk Roads Youth Research Grants 2023, funded by UNESCO, offers partial funding of USD 10,000 to postgraduate researchers aged 35 or younger conducting studies on Silk Road‑related topics. Applications close on 14 June 2023 and must be submitted via the official UNESCO grant portal. The grant supports research in science, technology, traditional know‑how, religion, arts, language, literature, and traditional sports.
Eligible Degrees
Other
Eligible Nationalities
Australia, Netherlands, France, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, United States
Destination
Germany
Eligible Courses
Science and Technology, Traditional Knowhow and Craftsmanship, Religion and Spirituality, Language and Literature, Arts and Music, Traditional Sports and Games
Silk Roads Youth Research Grants 2023 Overview
The Silk Roads Youth Research Grants 2023 are administered by UNESCO and provide partial funding of USD 10,000 to support research aligned with the Silk Road theme.
Eligibility and Application Details
Applicants must be postgraduate researchers, 35 years old or younger at the time of application, and demonstrate English language proficiency. The grant is open to all nationalities.
Required documents include a completed research proposal using the provided template, submitted in English.
Applications must be submitted by 14 June 2023 through the official UNESCO portal: Silk Roads Youth Research Grants 2023 application form.
Scope of Research
Eligible research areas include science and technology, traditional know‑how and craftsmanship, religion and spirituality, language and literature, arts and music, and traditional sports and games.
Value and Award Details
The programme will award twelve grants, each worth USD 10,000. Funding is partial and intended to support the selected research projects.
Supporting Organizations
The initiative is carried out with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, under the Silk Roads and MOST Programmes, which fall within UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Programme.
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