Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 2027-2028 in USA | Fully Funded
The Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia offers a funded research residency at Stanford University for scholars focusing on contemporary Southeast Asia. Applications are due by January 25, 2027.
Overview
The Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia is a flagship program under the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Initiative on Southeast Asia, established jointly by the National University of Singapore and Stanford University’s Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC). Selected fellows hosted through Stanford will spend two to three quarters on the Stanford campus engaging in research, writing, intellectual exchange, and academic activities.
Appointments for the 2027–2028 cohort must take place between September 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of US$8,000 for the duration of the fellowship period.
- One round-trip economy-class airfare between the fellow’s home country and Stanford University, subject to potential exceptions under special circumstances.
- Access to an immersive academic environment at Stanford University for writing, seminars, and workshops.
Eligibility
- Open to individuals with professional backgrounds and ongoing positions in the social sciences or humanities.
- Candidates of all nationalities and at all career stages are welcome to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload the following required supporting materials:
- A complete curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
- A project statement of up to three pages detailing the central research questions, arguments, intellectual contributions, expected outcomes, and anticipated writing and research activities.
- A detailed schedule of the proposed fellowship period, showing expected dates of residence at Stanford.
- A sample of published English-language work related directly or indirectly to the research project.
- Full contact details and email addresses for three academic referees who can evaluate the proposal and candidate.
Deadline
The final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documents is January 25, 2027.