Deadline: January 31, 2024
Applications are now open for the Yenching Global Symposium 2024. The Yenching Global Symposium (YGS) is the annual flagship event organised by the Yenching Academy that brings together people from different disciplines with a common interest: China. This year, the event will take place take place from April 11-14, 2024 and will comprise engaging speakers and interactive events on the topic of “Equilibrium: Our World in Balance”.
This conference will feature prominent international scholars and leading young professionals from a wide range of fields and will provide a forum for constructive dialogue on salient issues pertaining to China and the world. The majority of the program will be in English. Some speakers may deliver their speeches in Chinese, but simultaneous or consecutive translation will be provided.
They’re accepting applications for 100 delegates to come to Peking University’s historic campus and join the conference. Your trip is fully funded, including housing and accommodations.
Benefits
They cover flights, public transportation, lodging, and food, but visa costs are borne by the delegates themselves. They recommend bringing a small amount of pocket money for your convenience.
Eligibility
They welcome applicants with strong leadership potential and readiness to participate in nuanced and interdisciplinary discussions on questions surrounding China and our theme for the year, “Equilibrium: Our World in Balance” if they meet the following criteria:
- Born after 11 April, 1993;
- Are in their final year of study in their Bachelor’s degree in any field at the time of application or already have a Bachelor’s degree;
- Will commit themselves to the entirety of the symposium, 11-14 April 2024;
- Is proficient in English;
- Has never attended any of the previous Yenching Global Symposiums or Yenching Social Innovation Forums;
- Has a strong interest in China.
Tips for your Application
- Please save your responses on a Microsoft Word document for your reference. Drafts will not be saved. Please submit the full application when all responses are filled.
- Your responses should be a maximum of 300 words (for each essay response).
- Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
- If English is not your first language or you have not graduated from an English-taught program, please describe your English proficiency. Ideally, applicants will have a minimum of IELTS 7/TOEFL 100/Cambridge 180/CEFR C1 (screenshots are accepted). If you have never taken a standardized English test, the quality of your responses can serve as testimony towards your English ability and the Executive Committee may ask for further proof of your English proficiency. This requirement will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- YGS is fully funded for all accepted delegates (the Symposium organizers cover your airfare, accommodation, and meals). It is a scam if you receive any emails or communications asking for payment following your application.
For more information, visit Yenching Global Symposium.
