Michael Wenderoth and past Chang-Lan Fellowship recipients reflect on the significance of their experiences and long-term engagement with China.
Check out Michael’s story in China Currents.
Learn about previous Chang-Lan fellowship projects!
Purpose
The Chang-Lan Fellowship is intended to promote cultural understanding between the United States and China. Projects appropriate for the fund should focus on China-related topics within any discipline or career area and take place—in order of preference—in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or other countries in Asia.
Chang-Lan Fellowships do not support formal study at an academic institution, but rather should focus on experiential learning projects students undertake independently or within the context of an organization (for-profit, non-profit, or governmental). Chang-Lan funds should be stand-alone support for that project.
Chang-Lan Fellows are required to share their experiences and learning with the Carleton community when they return to campus, and will include reflections and information about the experience as a Fellow and how it influenced their career-related goals. Students who have not lived or traveled in Asia previously will be given preference.
For the 2026-27 academic year, first-year, sophomore, or junior students may apply for the Chang-Lan Fellowship at the Fall Term or Spring Term deadlines.
Funding
While there is no per-fellowship limit attached to use of the Chang-Lan funds, applicant budgets are reviewed carefully to ensure they are reasonable and proportionate to the activity proposed.
For Winter Break projects, we encourage students to keep their proposed budgets limited to the the cost of airfare + up to $2000 for other expenses.
Eligibility
- First-year, sophomore, or junior students.
- Students in any major are eligible.
- All applicants must be in good academic standing.
Visit the main Carleton-funded fellowships page for information on this academic year’s deadlines, and see our general information about the application and recommendation process.
Questions?
Please contact Marynel Ryan Van Zee, Director of Student Fellowships, Laird 131, x4300.