The mission of the Li Fang-Kuei Society for Chinese Linguistics (LFKS) centers on recognizing and promoting excellence in the fields of Chinese historical phonology and Sino-Tibetan language studies, honoring the legacy of Professor Li Fang-Kuei.
The grant aims to support the participation of graduate students in academic conferences. The broad goals include encouraging the sharing and presentation of research results within the academic community and promoting networking and collegial relationships among emerging scholars and their established counterparts in the field. Specific causes supported by this grant include academic research presentation and networking opportunities for graduate students. Grant recipients may receive up to U.S. $1,200 to aid in their conference participation.