Join a distinguished community of scholars at Kyoto University and immerse yourself in groundbreaking research on Southeast Asia. The CSEAS Fellowship 2026 offers fully funded support for experienced researchers and professionals to explore multidisciplinary topics while residing in the culturally rich city of Kyoto.↚
Advance Your Scholarship with Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship 2026
Fellowship Overview
Since 1975, the CSEAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program has supported over 400 scholars worldwide, promoting comparative, multidisciplinary, and global research on Southeast Asia. Fellows engage in research, contribute to CSEAS journals, book series, and newsletters, and participate in academic exchange and collaborative projects.Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be accomplished scholars or professionals, typically under 65 years old, not enrolled in a graduate or postdoctoral program. Experienced librarians may apply for specific librarian positions. Prior CSEAS fellows must wait at least six years before reapplying. Applicants from diverse professions including government, media, NGOs, and IT are welcome.↚
Benefits of the Fellowship
Selected fellows receive round-trip international airfare, living expenses in Kyoto, research and domestic travel funds, access to Kyoto University resources and CSEAS events, and opportunities to deliver public lectures and publish in CSEAS journals.Why Apply for the CSEAS Fellowship 2026
This fellowship offers an extraordinary opportunity to advance your research in Southeast Asian Studies, collaborate with leading scholars, gain international exposure, and contribute to the global academic community while living in one of Japan’s most historic and vibrant cities.↚