wang gungwu fellowship 2027 singapore fully funded
fellowship details
The Wang Gungwu Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded international fellowship hosted by the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore
The official program name is the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Program
The fellowship supports scholars researchers and policymakers working on Southeast Asia related issues
Selected fellows will spend between two and six months at ISEAS in Singapore conducting independent research in a professional academic and policy focused environment
The fellowship is named after Professor Wang Gungwu former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at ISEAS in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Southeast Asian studies and international research collaboration
The program aims to support emerging scholars and policy experts who study important regional and global developments affecting Southeast Asia
The fellowship is open to international applicants from all countries
The application deadline is four August twenty twenty six
program level
This opportunity is available as a fellowship program
It is designed for postdoctoral researchers and mid career policymakers who are working on academic or policy relevant research connected to Southeast Asia
research areas
Applicants are encouraged to submit research proposals related to Southeast Asia regional affairs and policy relevant topics
Relevant research areas include US China relations and Southeast Asia Asia Pacific security issues China ASEAN relations the Belt and Road Initiative regional economic cooperation digital technology and regional influence geopolitics and international relations in Southeast Asia
Research proposals should demonstrate strong policy relevance regional importance clear objectives and meaningful contribution to the understanding of Southeast Asian affairs
eligibility criteria
Applicants must be postdoctoral researchers or mid career policymakers
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic or policy research interest
Applicants must conduct research relevant to Southeast Asia
Applicants must be available to stay at ISEAS in Singapore during the fellowship period
Applicants must submit a well developed research proposal
Applicants with expertise in international relations political science economics regional studies security studies digital technology policy or related fields are especially encouraged to apply
The fellowship is open to applicants from all countries
benefits
Selected fellows will receive round trip airfare tickets
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend
The program provides a housing subsidy
Fellows will receive office space at ISEAS
Computer equipment and IT support will be provided
Fellows will have full access to the ISEAS library and research resources
Selected researchers may have opportunities to publish their work through ISEAS platforms
The fellowship allows participants to focus on high quality academic and policy research while working alongside leading regional experts in Southeast Asian studies