US-China Education Trust China Travel Resource Guide
The Society for the Social Science Study of China is pleased to highlight the US-China Education Trust's Resource Hub for Academic Travel to China— a timely, comprehensive guide assembled specifically for American students, scholars, and faculty planning or considering academic engagement in China.
Whether you're a graduate student seeking fieldwork opportunities, a faculty member planning a research visit, or a scholar designing collaborative projects with Chinese institutions, this hub brings together current conditions, vetted programs, practical checklists, and on-the-ground insights from recent travelers.
The Resource Hub was compiled by USCET and draws on the collective expertise of scholars, program administrators, and institutional leaders who have navigated academic travel to China since 2020. In an evolving landscape, this curated guidance can help you make well-informed decisions about your own scholarly engagement.
Why This Matters for SSSSOC Members
For those of us in the China studies community, access to current, reliable information about academic travel has become increasingly critical. The operating environment has shifted significantly since 2020, and conditions continue to evolve. This Resource Hub offers:
Current Context: Regularly updated information on visa procedures, institutional dynamics, and on-the-ground realities.
Vetted Opportunities: A curated list of active programs and funding sources.
Peer Intelligence: Insights from scholars and students who have recently conducted fieldwork, taught, or collaborated in China.
Ethical and Practical Framework: Guidance on research design, institutional partnerships, and data collection that reflects contemporary concerns and best practices in sensitive research contexts.
Institution-Specific Wisdom: Contributions from programs like Hopkins-Nanjing, NYU Shanghai, and CET Academic Programs bring institutional expertise and on-site knowledge.
Whether you're planning your first research visit or your tenth, this hub provides a current baseline of information to inform your planning.
