Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships 2027-2028 bring together researchers and professionals interested in contemporary Asia and provide opportunities to carry out research at Stanford’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center.
The fellowship opportunities include postdoctoral and visiting fellowships covering areas such as Asian politics, economics, society, health policy, and Southeast Asian studies. Different APARC fellowships have different eligibility requirements and deadlines, so applicants need to choose the fellowship that best matches their academic or professional background.
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships Overview
The Shorenstein APARC fellowship programmes support research on contemporary Asia. For example, the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship supports recent PhD recipients conducting research and writing on contemporary Asia.
Also, the 2027-28 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 10-month appointment, and fellows are expected to be in residence at Stanford and take part in Center activities.
The fellowship has an annual salary rate of $83,000, prorated for the 10-month appointment, plus up to $3,000 for research expenses. Meanwhile, other APARC opportunities include the Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia and the Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship, and their requirements and deadlines differ.
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowship Options
Some of the opportunities available for 2027 include:
- Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia
- Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia
- Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab fellowships
Research Areas
Applicants may find opportunities covering:
- Political change
- Economic development
- Social change
- International relations
- International political economy
- Health policy
- Southeast Asian studies
- S.-Asia relations
- Nationalism and racism
- Democratic crisis and reform
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships Benefits
Depending on the specific fellowship, benefits may include:
- Research time at Stanford.
- Salary or stipend support.
- Research expense support.
- Access to Stanford’s academic community.
- Opportunities to present research.
- Participation in seminars and workshops.
- Opportunities to develop research publications.
- Networking with scholars and professionals working on Asia-related issues.
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the specific fellowship, and for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be recent PhD recipients.
- Be no more than three years past the awarding of their doctorate when the fellowship begins.
- Have their doctoral degree approved and conferred by June 30, 2027.
- Conduct research related to contemporary Asia.
Moreover, the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship has broader eligibility and welcomes candidates from different career stages with professional backgrounds and ongoing positions in the social sciences or humanities.
How to Apply for the Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships 2027–2028
Here are the application steps for the program;
- Visit the official Stanford APARC fellowship page.
- Choose the fellowship that matches your background.
- Read the specific eligibility requirements.
- Complete the relevant online application form.
- Prepare your CV.
- Prepare your research or project statement.
- Submit any required writing sample or research materials.
- Arrange the required recommendation letters.
- Submit the complete application before the relevant deadline.
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships 2027–2028 Deadline
For the 2027-28 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship, the deadline is December 1, 2026. However, the Lee Kong Chian NUS-Stanford Fellowship has a later deadline of January 25, 2027. Other APARC fellowships may have different deadlines.
Stanford Shorenstein APARC Fellowships – Official Page
FAQs
Is this one fellowship programme?
No, Stanford APARC offers several fellowship opportunities with different requirements.
Who is the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship for?
It is designed for recent PhD recipients researching contemporary Asia.
Is the fellowship only for Stanford graduates?
No, eligibility depends on the individual fellowship, and applicants are not required to have previously studied at Stanford.
What areas of research are supported?
Research can cover political, economic, and social change in Asia, as well as international relations and other Asia-related areas.
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