Research Grants

1           Chinese National Science Foundation Large Grant. “China’s New Model of Urbanization: Driving Forces and Reforms ”  Principle Investigator. 2016-2020

2           Chinese National Social Science Foundation Large Grant. “Research on Facilitating Land Value Appreciation by Farmer in Development” Principle Investigator,  2017-2021

3           Chinese National Science Foundation International Cooperation Grant. “Smart Eco-cities and Green Development: Comparative Study of China and Europe” Principle Investigator, 2014-2016

4           Chinese National Science Foundation Large Grant. “Agricultural Land System and Associated Social Security Issues in China’s Urbanization” Principle Investigator,  2007-2010

5           Ford Foundation Grant “Township Reform and Local Informal organization” Principle Investigator. 2007-2009

6           China Economic Reform Research Foundation “Land Reform in 12^th Five Year Plan Period  to 2020” , 2011-2012

7           Ford Foundation Grant “Township Reform and Local Informal organization” Principle Investigator,  2008-2009

8           British Academy Large Grant “Left-behind Children”   Co-principle investigator with Rachel Murphy,  2008-2009

9           European Union and the Ministry of Civil Affairs: “Determinants and Impacts of Village Election Quality in China: Empirical Analysis Based on Large Sample Survey”.  Principle Investigator,2005-2006