CDRI ASEAN Scholar Fellowship 2026: Five-Month Research Fellowship for Mid-至 Senior-Level ASEAN Researchers
The Cambodia Development Resource Institute is accepting applications for the ASEAN Scholar Fellowship 2026, a five-month regional research opportunity for mid- to senior-level researchers from ASEAN Member States other than Cambodia.
Overview
The Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) offers the ASEAN Scholar Fellowship to strengthen research collaboration and institutional capacity in advanced quantitative policy research across Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to enhance the technical capabilities of CDRI's junior researchers, provide professional mentorship, and expand the use of advanced quantitative methods, econometric modelling, statistical programming, and artificial intelligence-informed analytical approaches in policy research.
The fellowship runs for five months and consists of a three-month in-person residency at CDRI in Phnom Penh, followed by two months of remote collaboration. The selected scholar will mentor junior researchers, collaborate on policy-relevant research, produce joint knowledge products, deliver research seminars and technical workshops, and help establish sustainable institutional relationships.
Eligibility
- Must hold citizenship in an ASEAN Member State other than Cambodia.
- Should hold a PhD in economics, public policy, development studies, data science, statistics, or a closely related field, or have established postdoctoral researcher status. Exceptional applicants with a master’s degree and at least five years of substantial, relevant research experience may also be considered.
- Must currently be affiliated with a university, think tank, or research institute located within an ASEAN Member State.
- Must demonstrate an established record of applied and policy-relevant research, strong quantitative expertise, and experience supervising or mentoring early-career researchers.
- Must have excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
Benefits
How to Apply
Applicants must submit four separate documents in English, preferably in PDF format, attached to a single email to [email protected]. The required documents include:
- Research and Collaboration Statement: A maximum of two pages detailing research expertise, methodological strengths, proposed mentorship contributions, and specific collaborative research ideas.
- Curriculum Vitae: Detailing academic qualifications, current institutional affiliation, employment history, publications, policy research outputs, technical skills, and mentorship experience.
- Motivation Letter: A maximum of one page explaining interest in the fellowship and alignment with CDRI's research agenda.
- Recommendation Letter: One letter from the applicant's current institution confirming research expertise and suitability.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than 15 August 2026.