UNESCO, with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, has called for applications for the ‘Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ program within the framework of the Social and Human Sciences Sector. This new initiative, which aims to mobilize young researchers for further study of the Silk Roads shared heritage, will award 12 research grants to young women and men under 35 years of age.
Grant applicants are invited to address areas of academic study which relate to the shared heritage and plural identities of the Silk Roads, as well as its internal diversity, and potential in contemporary societies for creativity, intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, regional and international cooperation, and ultimately sustainable peace and development.
Research proposals are now being accepted from young researchers under the age of 35.
Closing Date: 18 April 2021
Eligibility criteria, Guidelines and more details are available at https://en.unesco.org/
Interested applicants shall submit their proposals directly to the UNESCO via e-mail: [email protected]
