Lee Kong Chian NUS Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 2027 to 2028

The Lee Kong Chian NUS Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 2027 to 2028 is now accepting applications from scholars and qualified professionals interested in conducting research and writing on contemporary Southeast Asia at Stanford University. The fellowship is hosted by the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center at Stanford University.

The fellowship provides an opportunity for researchers and professionals in the social sciences and humanities to develop a substantial research project, strengthen their scholarship and engage with Stanford’s academic community. Fellows will be based on the Stanford University campus and will participate in seminars, workshops, presentations and other intellectual activities.

Applicants from all nationalities and career stages are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have an ongoing professional position or background in the social sciences or humanities and a clearly defined research project focused on or significantly connected to contemporary Southeast Asia.

About the Fellowship

The Lee Kong Chian Fellowship is the flagship component of the Lee Kong Chian NUS Stanford Initiative on Southeast Asia, an initiative established by the National University of Singapore and Stanford University in 2007.

The programme aims to advance the visibility, scope and quality of scholarship on contemporary Southeast Asia. Fellows are expected to use their time at Stanford to pursue research and writing while contributing to the university’s intellectual community.

The fellowship is suitable for scholars, researchers and other qualified professionals whose work contributes to understanding contemporary Southeast Asia. Proposed projects should demonstrate a clear intellectual contribution to scholarship on the region and identify specific research and writing outcomes.

Fellowship Benefits

• US$8,000 monthly stipend for the duration of the fellowship

• One round trip economy class airfare between the fellow’s home country and Stanford University

• Two to three academic quarters of research and writing at Stanford

• Access to Stanford’s academic and research community

• Opportunities to present research and participate in seminars and workshops

• Opportunities for intellectual exchange with scholars and researchers across Stanford University

• Opportunity to advance research and develop scholarly outputs related to contemporary Southeast Asia

Research Focus

The fellowship supports research projects focused on or related to contemporary Southeast Asia. Proposed research should demonstrate a meaningful contribution to scholarship concerning the region.

Projects may address contemporary issues through the social sciences or humanities, provided they align with the fellowship’s Southeast Asia focus and present clear research questions, arguments and expected outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have a professional background and ongoing position in the social sciences or humanities

• Applicants from all nationalities are encouraged to apply

• Candidates at all career stages may apply

• Applicants should have a clearly defined research project focused on or related to contemporary Southeast Asia

• The proposed project should demonstrate an intellectual contribution to scholarship on Southeast Asia

• Applicants should be prepared to undertake research and writing during their residence at Stanford

• Applicants should be able to provide an English language published writing sample related directly or indirectly to the proposed research project

Required Application Materials

• Full curriculum vitae including publications

• Project statement of no more than three pages

• Detailed fellowship schedule including anticipated dates of residence at Stanford

• Published English language writing sample directly or indirectly related to the proposed research project

• Full contact information, including email addresses, for three academic referees

Fellowship Duration

The fellowship period must begin and conclude between September 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028.

How to Apply

1. Review the official Lee Kong Chian NUS Stanford Fellowship information and confirm that your professional background and proposed research align with the programme.
2. Develop a clearly defined research project focused on or related to contemporary Southeast Asia.
3. Prepare a project statement of no more than three pages explaining the research questions, arguments, intellectual contribution, planned research and expected outcomes.
4. Prepare a detailed schedule for the proposed fellowship period, including your anticipated residence dates at Stanford.
5. Prepare a full CV containing your academic and professional experience and publications.
6. Select a published English language writing sample that is directly or indirectly related to the proposed research project.
7. Provide the full contact information of three academic referees who can evaluate your proposal and qualifications.
8. Complete the official online application form and upload all required materials.
9. Submit the complete application before January 25, 2027, Pacific Time.