The University of Hyderabad (UoH), in partnership with the Harvard-Yenching Institute (HYI), Cambridge, USA, has selected the founding cohort for the landmark Postdoctoral Fellowship in China Studies (PFCS). This fellowship, hosted jointly by UoH and Ashoka University, provides a unique opportunity for recent Ph.D. graduates in China Studies (Indian nationals) to conduct research and teach at leading Indian universities.
The two-year fellowship aims to develop critical insights and original research, produce new knowledge, and cultivate expert competence in China Studies across Indian academic institutions. Following a hub-and-spoke model, the program aspires to establish UoH as a premier centre for China Studies in India through partnerships with Harvard-Yenching Institute and other Indian universities. Currently, UoH is formalizing collaborations with Visva-Bharathi, Christ University, Gauhati University, and Doon University.
Selected Fellows and Their Research Areas
Dr. Tiasangla Longkumer, hosted at UoH, holds a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health. Her doctoral research focused on the role of American philanthropic foundations in the development of modern public health in China and India. Her expertise encompasses China-India public health studies, history of medicine, medical humanities, and global health.
Dr. Sanjeevan Pradhan, hosted at Ashoka University, earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, USA, and holds an M.A. from Tsinghua University, China. His research lies at the intersection of Comparative Politics and International Relations, with special emphasis on Chinese politics, India-China relations, strategic narratives, rising powers, and global governance.
Program Anchoring Unit
The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad, serves as the anchoring unit for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in China Studies program.
NIRF #18 (2025)University of HyderabadHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1974View detailsEFLUNAAC A
Central UniversityEnglish and Foreign Languages UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1958View detailsMANUUNAAC A++
NIRF 101-150Maulana Azad National Urdu UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1998View detailsSSCTU
Central UniversitySammakka Sarakka Central Tribal UniversityMulugu, TelanganaAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 2023View detailsSignificance for Indian Academia
This fellowship initiative represents a significant step towards strengthening China Studies in India by fostering academic collaboration and research excellence in a key area of global political and social relevance. It offers Indian scholars access to international networks and resources, helping build expertise that bridges Indian and global perspectives on China.
