East-West Center Scholarship Recipients and Student Affiliates are eligible to apply for grants to support conference travel and field research that is relevant to the Asia Pacific region.  Conference grants cover the cost of airfare and conference fees up to $1,000 (US or International).  Field research grants cover costs associated with original research for the grantee’s thesis or dissertation, up to $3,000.  Grants are awarded competitively, in three rounds, through an application process.  A call for applications will be sent approximately six weeks prior to the due dates for each round.