Events

Symposium “Innovation, Technology, and Geoeconomics: Japan, China, and the World”

China has remained a leader in high-tech industries despite sanctions and decoupling. This conference by Tokyo College and Scholars’ House will seek insights into China’s strength and how Japan and other countries can respond.

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Programs

Joint with Tokyo College of University of Tokyo, Scholars’ House offers residential fellowships for both Distinguished Visiting Scholars and Early Career Researchers working on contemporary China across the social science disciplines. This joint program seeks outstanding candidates and is looking for truly extraordinary scholars.

Both fellowships are open to candidates of all nationalities conducting social science research on contemporary China. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, media studies, urban studies, human geography, law, and related interdisciplinary studies.

Distinguished Visiting Scholars

Open to senior professors and professors emeriti.

Early-Career Researchers

Open to postdoctoral researchers and scholars within five years of PhD completion.

Early-Career Visiting Scholars applicants need to be nominated; upon receipt of a nomination, we will contact the candidate to complete an application process. Nominations received after the stated deadline may still be considered and will be reviewed on a rolling basis following the April announcement round, subject to availability.

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Benefits

  • Visiting Scholar affiliation with Tokyo College
  • Full access to Tokyo College offices, libraries, and research facilities
  • Accommodation in central Tokyo
  • Daily stipend of ¥7,000
  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Visa and health insurance support

Expectations

Fellows are expected to contribute to the program’s intellectual vitality by leading seminars, delivering public lectures, and engaging with local academic discourse.

Length of Stay

Fellowships range from a few weeks to four months, beginning in June 2026.

Academic Committee

David Y. Yang

Professor, Harvard University; chair of Academic Committee

political economy
davidyyang.com

Takeo Hoshi

Emeritus Professor, University of Tokyo

economicsfinanceJapanese economy
tc.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Yingyi Qian

Emeritus Professor, Tsinghua University

comparative economicsinstitutional economicseconomics of transitionChinese Economythe education in China
sem.tsinghua.edu.cn

Susan Shirk

Research Professor, University of California at San Diego Director Emeritus, 21st Century China Center, University of California at San Diego

political scienceinternational relationsChina studies
gps.ucsd.edu
Call Opens
1 May 2026
Nomination Deadline
15 June 2026
Notification of Results
15 July 2026
Program Starts Date
December 2026 onward

Please submit your nomination via this form

Submit form info@scholarshouse.org

About us

A hub for China Studies
based in Tokyo

Established in 2026, Scholars’ House is a hub for China Studies based in Tokyo. The institution was founded to address a widening gap in the field: at a time when the study of China and its relations with the world is of heightened importance, scholarly research on the subject faces a growing disconnect between global attention and genuine scholarly depth.As a nonprofit institution, Scholars’ House is independent and globally open. With deep collaboration, to start with, with the University of Tokyo and Harvard University, it aims to connect international scholars of China and related issues, foster sustained exchange, and build unique research resources. Partnering with leading research hubs worldwide, it strengthens collaboration and the knowledge infrastructure across fields, especially those in the humanities and social sciences.

Vision

A future where China studies remains rigorous, internationally connected, and responsive to reality—supported by an open, resilient ecosystem in which scholars can thrive, collaborate, and make enduring contributions.

Mission

The central mission of Scholars’ House is to promote scholarly exchange and enable more research on China and its relations with the world—by providing a base where scholars can access resources, data, and networks unavailable elsewhere.

Our Team

Director

David Y. Yang

Yvonne P.L. Lui Professor, Department of Economics, Harvard University Director, Center for History and Economics, Harvard University

davidyang@scholarshouse.orgdavidyyang.com
Executive Director

Lingzi

Cambridge Gates Scholar PhD in Social Anthropology

lingzi@scholarshouse.org
Co-Executive Director

Martin Fackler

Senior journalist, author and analyst

martinfackler@scholarshouse.org