The QIIR has established a Visiting Research Fellow Program (VRFP) for engaging domestic and international experts to undertake research at the Institute. Applications for Visit Research Fellow Program are accepted on an ongoing basis and considered by the Selection Committee of the Institute once every quarter. Visitors are classified into Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Research Fellow (RF) based on the decision of the Selection Committee with the main consideration of scholars’ academic status and experience. The normal period of residence of Research Fellows at the Institute are one to four months. Research Fellows are expected to undertake research in line with the objectives of the Institute. Currently, the Institute is most interested in 

(1) Global financial development issues in relation to China/Asia; 

(2) Macroeconomics of growth, development and regional integration; 

(3) Microeconomics of capital and financial market innovations; 

(4) China’s financial internationalization and outward investment; 

(5) The development of logistics, IT, and professional/technical support as modern services; 

(6) Other areas related to modern service industries.

 

Applicants are expected to hold a doctoral degree in the relevant subjects and have a good publication record in international refereed journals. Each research fellow has to produce a research paper within six months after the visiting period, and give a public lecture or seminar at the Institute or speak at an event hosted by the Institute. The research paper will be included in the Institute’s Working Paper Series and the author could later use it for publication in academic journals with due acknowledgement to the Institute. 

 

The QIIR provides financial support for visitors in this program: 

(1) A monthly allowance (US$2500 for Senior Research Fellow and US$1000-1500 for Research Fellow);

(2) Round trip expenses to Shenzhen;

(3) Housing in Shenzhen;

(4) Office space at the Institute;

(5) Some research assistance.

 

The application form can be downloaded here. Applicants are requested to send the completed form with the attachment of a 3-4 page research proposal, stating the background, research issues/questions, methodology, date requirements and sources, deliverables, time frame for study, and references, and a detailed curriculum vitae to the QIIR.  

Email: (vrfp-application@qiir.org)