CDRI ASEAN Scholar Fellowship Scholarship 2026 in Cambodia | Fully Funded

Overview

The CDRI ASEAN Scholar Fellowship is a fully funded five-month research and collaboration programme located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Hosted by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), the initiative brings together outstanding mid- to senior-level researchers to strengthen regional partnerships, enhance quantitative research capacity, and promote evidence-based policymaking across Southeast Asia.

Benefits

• Fellowship stipend
• Office space at CDRI and access to research facilities
• Library resources, computing facilities, and research data infrastructure
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading policy researchers and build regional networks
• Experience working on policy research relevant to Cambodia and ASEAN

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of an ASEAN Member State other than Cambodia.
• Must hold a PhD in fields such as economics, public policy, development studies, statistics, data science, or a related discipline (exceptional candidates with a Master's degree and at least five years of relevant research experience may also be considered).
• Must be affiliated with a university, think tank, or research institute within an ASEAN country.
• Must demonstrate a strong record of policy-related research, publications, and expertise in quantitative methods, econometrics, statistical software, or AI-assisted research.
• Must possess excellent written and spoken English proficiency and show commitment to Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare the required documents in English as separate PDF files, including a research and collaboration statement, an updated CV with publications, a letter of motivation, and a recommendation letter from their current institution. Submissions should be emailed as attachments to [email protected].

Deadline

The application deadline is 15 August 2026.