Financed by DeHeng (Wuhan) Law Offices, the DeHeng (Wuhan) Scholarship for Academic Exchange in International Law (hereafter the Scholarship) is established by the Institute of International Law of Wuhan University (hereafter the Institute) to promote academic research, exchange and collaboration in the field of international law. The requirements and application procedures are as follows:

1. Any scholar from universities, and academic institutions around the world who conduct research and teaching in the field of international law (including public international law, private international law and international economic law) with strong academic background is eligible to apply for the Scholarship. Preference is given to those who have already had funded research project and wish to stay in the Institute for a short period to pursue their own research project.

2. Each year three to five candidates will be selected as the “DeHeng (Wuhan) Visiting Scholar of the Institute of International Law of Wuhan University” (hereinafter referred to as the Visiting Scholar). The length of the proposed stay shall be 1-2 month.

3. Travel expense will be reimbursed by the Scholarship. It covers one return international and domestic train journeys (second-class fares) or economic flights. An on-campus apartment will also be provided without charge. In addition, 3000 RMB will be paid by the Scholarship to cover living costs in Wuhan.

4. A contact professor will be appointed for every Visiting Scholar by the Institute. During the stay, every Visiting Scholar will be provided with an office/study room that equipped with a working computer. The Visiting Scholar also has full access to the law library and electronic databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, HeinOnline.

The Visiting Scholar is encouraged to participate fully in the activities of the Institute and the Law School of Wuhan University, including lectures, seminars, speeches, conferences, informal gatherings and any other activities. The Visiting Scholar is also encouraged to engage in academic exchange with the staff from the Institute.

5. Before the end of the stay, Visiting Scholars are required to deliver an academic lecture. At the end of the stay, the Visiting Scholar shall submit a report (two copies) which mainly includes: an overview of their participation in this programme, the research work and activities they have engaged in during the stay as well as their opinions and suggestions.

6. At the conclusion of the Scholarship, every Visiting Scholar will be presented with a “Certificate of DeHeng (Wuhan) Scholarship for Academic Exchange in International Law” by the Institute.

7. The Visiting Scholar shall acknowledge and indicate the support of the Scholarship in any publication and other research outputs undertaken during the period of the Scholarship.

8. Applications and Selection procedure:

(1) Applicants shall submit an application form via email at least 3 months in advance of the proposed stay. The application form can be downloaded at the website of the Institute (http://translaw.whu.edu.cn).

(2) Applicants should provide a CV and a recommendation letter, as well as a copy of major publications.

(3) Applications will be considered by the Management Committee of the Scholarship, comprising the Director, Executive Director, Deputy Directors and several other staff of the Institute. Decisions regarding the applications will be made and notified to the applicants within one month after receiving the application documents. If an application is approved, a formal invitation letter will be sent to the applicant.

(4) Candidates shall inform the Management Committee of any change or possible delay. Application for the extension of the stay shall be made to the Management Committee. The Management Committee will make decision within 15 days after receiving the extension application.

9. The Management Committee is responsible for the operation of the programme and has the exclusive power to make decisions concerning the Scholarship. The Management Committee may appoint an administrative secretary.

10. Contact information:

Ms LIANG Shuang

Address: Institute of International Law, Wuhan University

      Luojia Hill, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, P.R.China, 430072

Tel: ++86 (0)27-68753621

Fax: ++86 (0)27-68754154

Email: fxy_cool@whu.edu.cn