Universities' China Committee in London (UCCL)

Introduction
The Universities' China Committee in London (UCCL) gives limited grants to Chinese scholars who seek to make research visits to the UK or to British/EU scholars working on, or studying, relevant subjects at UK universities who wish to undertake visits to China for specific research or lecture reasons. It also supports academic conferences and the promotion and teaching of Chinese and other Chinese studies in the UK.

Grants are given to cover flight and modest living expenses plus occasionally academic and research costs, but only if no other source is available. Grants are, however, given to support Bench Fees, etc. for Chinese Academics coming as Visiting Scholars or doing short-term research projects.

The UCCL has to screen a large number of applications; those seeking grants will therefore help themselves considerably if they ensure that their applications are tidy and succinct. Allowance will of course be made for those for whom English is not the prime language.

Outline criteria
1. UCCL is able to provide limited financial support for university level research and advanced study, directly connected with China. The grants are normally given to postgraduates and for advanced research degrees only.

2. Normal maximum grants are for £1500, although £2000 can be allocated in exceptional cases.

3. China is deemed to mean the whole of the People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong (but see below), but not Taiwan.

4. Scholars from China, in any discipline in the arts, sciences or social sciences who wish to visit the UK, may be supported if the research they wish to pursue here has a demonstrable focus on China-related subjects.

5. Scholars based in universities in the UK who wish to visit China to conduct research, attend academic conferences or carry out similar work may also be supported.

6. PhD students may apply for funding for fieldwork which is programmed at least nine months after Initial Registration. Grants for Chinese students undertaking PhD studies in the UK NOT related to Chinese studies are handled by the Great Britain-China Educational Trust.

7. Grants are rarely given to applications from Hong Kong SAR which has its own sources of funds.

Guidelines for costing
In considering applications, the UCCL will use the following guideline costs (2006):

Return flights - Up to £600 from London/Beijing return.
Food/accommodation - up to £60/day in UK and £40/day in China for academic staff on short visits. £30 per day for students wanting to stay longer.
Conference, registration costs: up to £30 per day. 

How to fill in the application form
includes technical instructions.
It is important that you read the information on this page before filling in the application.

Reports
Successful applicants will be asked to submit very brief reports on completion of the relevant work or trip.

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Contact details:

The Chairman
Universities' China Committee in London
Swire House, 59 Buckingham Gate
London SW1E 6AJ
fax: 020 7828-6331
email: uccl@dsl.pipex.com

Note bene:
The UCCL will only deal with enquiries and questions received by letter, fax or email.
The UCCL web pages are hosted on the website of the Great Britain-China Centre. Only for technical problems with these pages - contact laura.rivkin@gbcc.org.uk.

last updated 20 August 2009