Melvin M.S. Goo Writing Fellowship 2025
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The Melvin M.S. Goo Writing Fellowship will award US$10,000 in financial support to up to three individual journalists, authors, or writers from the United States or China in return for the delivery of writing projects that enhance understanding between the two countries. The projects:
- May be produced in either (or both) English or a Chinese language variety (applications must be submitted in English).
- Must be published or otherwise made publicly accessible in the United States and/or China; potential mediums include publication in print, print or online periodicals, etc.
- Must be an original work; completed or published projects will not be considered.
- Must be completed and delivered (i.e. published or distributed) by December of 2025.
Travel is encouraged but not a required component of this fellowship; any travel must be funded by the grant and arranged by the selected Fellow. For additional information, including selection criteria and funding information, please visit the East-West Center website.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a national or permanent resident of either the United States or the People's Republic of China.
Application Requirements:
- Complete all required fields marked with a red asterisk (*); and provide
- Project proposal (maximum six pages) outlining: (1) the main narrative or premise of the project; (2) how the project will serve the Fellowship's mission of fostering understanding between the People’s Republic of China and the United States; (3) the medium(s) in which the project will be presented (e.g. article or series of articles, book, print or online periodical, etc.); (4) anticipated interviewees, collaborators, or other resources; (5) anticipated travel planned for the project; (6) a preliminary timeline and internal deadlines; (7) the project's intended outlet for publication or distribution; and (8) the project's anticipated audience reach (e.g. circulation, viewership, etc.).
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages)
- At least three (3) representative examples of prior work (e.g. writing samples, digital portfolio, etc.).
- Two (2) professional references with letters of recommendation.
Recommended Addenda:
- Statement of Commitment from the project's intended publisher or distributor.
Extra pages submitted over the maximum limits will not be copied for or read by the selection committee. Late, incomplete, or unsubmitted draft applications will not be considered.
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