Silk Roads Youth Research Grant

10 February 2021

Reinforcing the Capacity and Contribution of Young Researchers to the Silk Roads “Silk Roads Youth Research Grant”

As part of the Silk Roads and MOST Programmes ongoing work to better understand the rich history and shared legacy and spirit of the Silk Roads, UNESCO, with the support of the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, has launched the ‘Silk Roads Youth Research Grant’ 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.

For more information about the applicant guidelines and requirements please follow THIS LINK

Permanent link: http://en.unesco.kz/silk-roads-youth-research-grant