Deadline: January 25, 2027Location: Stanford University, California, USADuration: Two to three academic quartersStipend: US$8,000 per monthAirfare: One round-trip economy-class ticketEligible applicants: Professionals and scholars in the social sciences or humanities, all nationalities and career stagesField: Contemporary Southeast AsiaHost: Stanford University APARC The Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia is accepting applications for the 2027-2028 fellowship cycle, providing scholars and professionals with an opportunity to undertake research and writing at Stanford University. The fellowship is hosted by the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), part of Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. The fellowship supports research focused on or related to contemporary Southeast Asia and is designed to strengthen scholarship, intellectual exchange and research collaboration concerning the region. Fellowship Overview The Lee Kong Chian Fellowship is the flagship component of the Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Initiative on Southeast Asia, a collaborative initiative established in 2007 by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Stanford University. For the 2027-2028 cycle, the fellowship is no longer structured as a joint-residency programme. Fellows appointed through Stanford will be hosted at Stanford’s Asia-Pacific Research Center, while individuals seeking to pursue the fellowship through NUS must apply through the separate NUS application process. Stanford-appointed fellows will spend two to three academic quarters at Stanford University, where they will pursue their proposed research and writing projects. Fellows are also expected to participate in the university’s intellectual community through seminars, workshops, presentations and other academic activities. Eligibility The fellowship welcomes applicants with professional backgrounds and ongoing positions in the social sciences or humanities. Candidates from all nationalities and career stages are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a clearly defined research project that focuses on, or has a significant connection to, contemporary Southeast Asia. The proposed project should demonstrate an intellectual contribution to scholarship concerning the region and identify the research and writing outcomes expected during the fellowship period. The fellowship may be relevant to academics, researchers and other qualified professionals whose ongoing work aligns with the programme’s focus. Fellowship Benefits Selected fellows will be based on the Stanford University campus for the agreed fellowship period. The fellowship provides: A monthly stipend of US$8,000 for the duration of the fellowship. One round-trip economy-class airfare between the fellow’s home country and Stanford University, with exceptions potentially considered under special circumstances. An academic environment that provides opportunities for research, writing, intellectual exchange and engagement with scholars across Stanford University. Opportunities to present research and participate in seminars, workshops and other academic activities. The fellowship period must begin and conclude between September 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028. The exact duration is determined in consultation with the selected fellow, taking the fellow’s preferences into consideration. Required Application Materials Applicants are required to complete an online application form and upload supporting documentation. The application package must include: A full curriculum vitae, including publications. A project statement of no more than three pages explaining the central analytical questions, interpretations and arguments of the proposed research project. The statement should explain the project’s contribution to Southeast Asian scholarship, outline the research and writing planned during the fellowship, and identify the specific outcomes expected. A detailed fellowship schedule, including the anticipated dates of residence at Stanford. A sample of published English-language work that is directly or indirectly related to the proposed research project. Full contact details, including email addresses, for three academic referees who may be asked to evaluate the applicant and proposed project. Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted through the online application system. Application Deadline The deadline for the 2027-2028 Lee Kong Chian Fellowship at APARC is Monday, January 25, 2027, Pacific Time. The fellowship organisers indicate that application results will be announced in spring 2027. Applicants should therefore submit complete applications before the deadline and allow sufficient time to prepare the project statement, research schedule, writing sample and referee information. How to Strengthen an Application A strong application should present a clearly focused research project with well-defined analytical questions and a convincing explanation of its contribution to contemporary Southeast Asian scholarship. Applicants should ensure that the proposed research activities are realistic for the available fellowship period. The project statement should clearly connect the research questions, arguments, methodology or approach and expected outcomes. The curriculum vitae should provide a concise but comprehensive record of academic and professional experience, including relevant publications. Applicants should also select an English-language writing sample that demonstrates their ability to undertake research and writing relevant to the proposed project. The fellowship schedule should be detailed and consistent with the proposed research activities and anticipated period of residence at Stanford. How to Apply Eligible candidates should complete the official online application form and upload all required supporting materials before the January 25, 2027 deadline. Applicants interested in pursuing the fellowship through NUS rather than Stanford should use the separate NUS application route because the programme is no longer offered as a joint-residency fellowship. Official Fellowship Information The Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship is administered through Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. Prospective applicants should review the official fellowship information and application requirements carefully before submitting an application. For fellowship-related questions, applicants can contact Kana Igarashi Limpanukorn at the Southeast Asia Program, Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. All opportunities are sourced from official announcements and external sources for informational purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to verify all details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements from the official source before applying. Opportunities may be updated or changed by the providing organisations.