Call for Applications: Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship 2027 (Fully Funded)

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About Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship

The program is hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at Kyoto University and offers selected participants the chance to work on research projects, collaborate with experts, and engage in academic activities in Japan. Selected scholars will receive financial support covering travel, living expenses, and research costs. 

• School: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University

Benefits of Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship

• Successful applicants will receive an appropriate stipend to cover international travel and living expenses in Kyoto and research funds will be provided to facilitate work.
• Funds will also be allocated for domestic travel, subject to government regulations.
• Visiting Research Scholars are considered as employees of Kyoto University and are therefore subject to some of the University’s regulations.

Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship Requirements

• Applicants must be accomplished scholars of high standing who are under 65 years of age at the time of the fellowship appointment.
• Applicants over 65 may be considered only in exceptional cases.  
• Applicants who do not hold a PhD are ineligible to apply unless, prior to submitting an application, they have obtained approval from a CSEAS faculty member to serve as their counterpart.
• This fellowship is not open to individuals who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or engaged in postdoctoral studies. 
• Only experienced librarians are eligible to apply for the library position.
• Scholars who have previously held a CSEAS fellowship are eligible to reapply only after six years have passed since the completion of their fellowship.

Application Date and Process

Applicants must submit their applications via our online form.

a)A completed online application form

Online applications must have the following documents attached separately.
Please send the files in PDF format by E-mail ([email protected])

b)A curriculum vitae (must not exceed 5 pages and must include a list of all major publications)
c)A research plan for the fellowship term (Please write a concise overview of your research project for your stay at CSEAS within 2 pages. Please download and use this form. Please use double space and include paragraph descriptions.)
d)Two Recommendation Letters (Applicants must also contact their respective referees and request them to send their letters of recommendations to CSEAS via email. The letter should be written in their institution’s letterhead.)

Application Deadline

30 April, 2026

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