Yale-China Public Resources Fellowship
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to submit to apply for this program?
Basic info + resume + 4 short answers
Please share why you are interested in this program. <100 words
What does cultural equity mean to you? <100 words
Think about a time when you had to navigate a complex situation or a conversation with divergent thinking. How did you take steps to address challenges in the interaction? Where were there opportunities to build empathy? <250 words
What’s an idea or project you want to explore with the Library team? How will outreach to the Chinese communities inform your idea or project? <250 words
Who is this program intended for?
This Fellowship is designed for an undergraduate experience working during library business hours. It is open to all Yale students, including graduate and professional students who have a special interest or research background in civic leadership, equity-centered community building, and social justice.
How should I plan for my time throughout the year?
A typical week might look like three 2.5-hour sessions at the Library and some amount of time reading and working independently. Holidays and recesses may have remote projects but schedules should be worked out with the Library and in agreement with your advisers at Dwight Hall and Yale-China.
The bulk of your weekly 6-8 hours should be spent working directly with the Library staff. Each sprint begins with an intensive week of readings, case studies, meetings, and observations to help move Fellows with intention through the year and to support the Fellows in applying theory to practice. Public health conditions may require a shift to remote work. The program organizers are being adaptive and flexible to create a responsive learning environment for the Fellows while meeting the needs of the Library.
I’m not sure about my language ability. Should I apply?
Language ability is not the only determining factor for the Fellowship, however, you need to be able to hold conversations in Chinese, advise Library staff on language-based projects, translate written materials, shift between simplified and traditional characters, and effectively build culturally responsive environments where people of different backgrounds feel welcome. We imagine L5 students and native or heritage speakers will have effective language skills.