|
Items in cart [1] |
Questions? Call 888-624-8373 |
| Copyright © 2009. National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Terms of Use and Privacy Statement |
Below are the first 10 and last 10 pages of uncorrected machine-read text (when available) of this chapter, followed by the top 30 algorithmically extracted key phrases from the chapter as a whole.
Intended to provide our own search engines and external engines with highly rich, chapter-representative searchable text on the opening pages of each chapter.
Because it is UNCORRECTED material, please consider the following text as a useful but insufficient proxy for the authoritative book pages.
Do not use for reproduction, copying, pasting, or reading; exclusively for search engines.
OCR for page 171
APPENDIX D
Regulations Concerning Applications by Foreign
Research Scholars to Engage in Scientific Research in
Institutions of Higher Education in China
(September 1985)
State Education Commission
People's Republic of China
1) In order to promote academic exchanges and enhance friendship
between the peoples of China and other countries, the State Education
Commission of the People's Republic of China welcomes foreign re-
search scholars to come to China to conduct scientific research in a
special field.
2) The term "foreign research scholars," here, applies to those who
come to conduct scientific research in a Chinese institution of higher
education open to foreigners. They should hold the professional title of
professor or associate professor, or possess the equivalent status, or be
in China for post-doctoral research.
3) In general, foreign research scholars coming to China should do
so through government exchange programs (except for those who come
on inter-university exchange programs). The State Education Com-
mission will make arrangements for foreign research scholars who come
to China under government exchange programs or any other special
agreements to conduct scientific research in higher education. No ar-
rangements will be made by the Commission for those who intend to
conduct research in organizations other than institutions of higher ed-
ucation.
4) Application procedures: The State Education Commission will send
a copy of the "Application Form for Foreign Research Scholars to Con-
duct Scientific Research in Chinese Institutions of Higher Education"
to foreign embassies in China, foreign sponsoring departments or in-
dividuals in accordance with relevant agreements. At least four months
171
OCR for page 172
172 CHINA BOUND
prior to their arrival in China, the applicants should fill out the appli-
cation form in duplicate in Chinese and send one copy to the State
Education Commission of China and the other to the host Chinese in-
stitution of higher education. The details will be worked out by foreign
sponsoring departments or the individual research scholars themselves
through direct consultations with the relevant institutions of higher
education in China.
The host Chinese institution will send a formal invitation to the ap-
plicant after it approves the application. Meanwhile, the Commission
will authorize the relevant Chinese diplomatic mission abroad to issue
a visa to the applicant. After being registered, applicants will be granted
a "Foreign Research Scholar Card" by the host institution.
5) Expenses: A monthly research fee of $300 in the form of foreign
exchange certificates is to be paid by self-supporting foreign research
scholars (based on the exchange rate of foreign currency to Chinese
renminbi on the day applicants are registered). For those staying less
than half a month, the fee will be calculated for half a month; for those
staying more than a half a month but less than a month, the fee will
be calculated for a whole month. Should the $300 be insufficient to
cover the research expenses, an extra fee will be charged according to
the regulations of the host institution. In addition, board, lodging, travel,
medical, photocopying, and field trip expenses will be borne by the
individual research scholars themselves.
Self-supporting foreign scholars who are exempt from the research
fee according to relevant agreements will pay their own board, lodging,
transportation, medical, photocopying, and field trip expenses. If their
monthly laboratory fee exceeds $300, they should pay the difference.
Foreign research scholars sponsored by the Chinese side in accor-
dance with the relevant agreements are exempt from the research fee,
the expenses covering a single room on campus, medical Ecare], and
transportation in the city related to academic activities. Each month,
the relevant Chinese institutions will provide them 250 ynan in renminbi
for board and pocket money. During their stay in China, they will be
offered 500 ynan in renminbi for academic field trips. The costs of pho-
tocopying and any field trip expenses over 500 ynan in renminbi must
be borne by themselves. All expenses for foreign research scholars'
family members should be paid by themselves.
6) Foreign research scholars must observe laws and decrees of the
Chinese government, abide by the rules of the recipient institutions and
respect the Chinese people's customs and habits.
7) The Chinese institution of higher education chosen by a research
scholar for his or her research must be in a place open to foreigners.
As a rule, no change in place should be made during the stay in China.
If the necessity arises to conduct research in another institution or take
OCR for page 173
APPENDIX D 173
field trips in other places, a separate plan should be worked out through
consultation by the recipient institution and the research scholar.
8) Foreign research scholars should submit their research plans to
relevant host institutions and carry out independent scientific research
with the consent of the host institutions. Generally, the plan will not
be changed after it is made. After the conclusion of their research work,
they should submit to the host institutions a brief report of their re-
search and a list of the material they intend to take home. Only material
which falls within the limits set by the host institutions and Chinese
customs can be taken out of China.
Foreign research scholars wishing to have Chinese assistants help in
their independent scientific research should state their specific requests
on the application form, and the salaries of the Chinese assistants should
be determined through consultation with the host institutions. The
Chinese assistants are selected by the Chinese side. The publication of
the results of their research should include an acknowledgment of the
role of the Chinese assistants.
9) Research studies and field trips by foreign research scholars can
be conducted only in places open to foreigners. As a general rule, the
Commission and relevant institutions do not arrange such activities in
areas not open to foreigners. In general, the field trip will last two
weeks in every half year.
10) If foreign research scholars require data or other written mate-
rial, they should apply to the recipient institutions and their requests
will be dealt with in accordance with the decrees of the Chinese gov-
ernment and regulations of the departments concerned.
11) Foreign research scholars are expected to be able to use Chinese
as a working language. The Chinese side will not be responsible for
providing translators or interpreters.
12) Foreign research scholars will generally be provided with ac-
commodations in hotels while in China. Where conditions permit, they
can also board and lodge at the relevant institutions with the tatters'
consent. From the port of entry to the final destination, the sponsor or
the foreign research scholars themselves will be responsible for their
own board, accommodations, and transportation.
13) Foreign research scholars are advised not to bring their families
during their stay in China. Should their families come to China, the
Chinese side will not be responsible for arrangements regarding their
work, schooling or enrollment in nurseries.
14) The above regulations do not apply to those foreign scholars who
come to China to give lectures, make short-term visits, or conduct spe-
cial joint research projects according to other relevant agreements. All
arrangements for them in China, including their expenses, will be dealt
with in accordance with the relevant agreements.
Representative terms from entire chapter:
research scholars
