Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027/28 in Asia

Applications are open for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia. Stanford’s Shorenstein APARC funds two positions yearly for junior Asia scholars. Fellows research political, economic, or social change across the Asia-Pacific region. The fellowship runs a full academic year at Stanford.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford
• Salary: $83,000 annual rate, prorated for 10 months
• Research Funds: Up to $3,000 additional support
• Duration: 10 months, starting fall quarter 2027
• Fellows Selected: 2 positions annually
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026, Pacific Time

Focus Areas

• Political, economic, and social change in Asia
• International relations across Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia
• International political economy in the Asia-Pacific
• Publishable research and academic writing

About the Fellowship

Shorenstein APARC supports junior scholars studying contemporary Asia deeply. Fellows join Center seminars and its ongoing publication program. Full-time residence at Stanford is required throughout the appointment. Past fellows describe genuine community and career-building support.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows earn a prorated salary based on an $83,000 annual rate. An additional $3,000 supports direct research-related expenses. Fellows present findings regularly within Center seminars. Publication support comes through the Center’s established programme.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be within three years of earning their PhD. Degree conferral needs approval by June 30, 2027, at the latest. Full certification must arrive no later than August 31, 2027. Research must fit clearly within Asia-Pacific political or economic themes.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a CV and a five-page research statement online. Three recommendation letters must be emailed directly to the fellowship office. All materials are due together by the same deadline.

How to Apply

Complete the online form and submit all materials by December 1.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers genuinely strong salary support for early-career Asia specialists. Its small cohort size makes Stanford’s mentorship and community especially valuable. Applicants should request recommendation letters early, given the firm’s December 1 deadline.

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