Applications for the SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship 2025/2026 are being accepted at this time. It is recommended that candidates click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 26, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2025
- Category: Postgraduate
PhD
Grants
- Eligible Locations: Asia
The SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship supports aspiring scholars from Southeast Asia applying to PhD programs in political science or closely related social science fields in the United States or Canada. The fellowship provides modest financial assistance and one-on-one mentorship to strengthen application materials and expand access to graduate study opportunities for students from the region.
Benefits of SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship
Each SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship includes:
- A $1,000 microgrant to help defray graduate application costs (e.g., GRE, TOEFL, application fees).
- Individualized mentorship from an assigned SEAREG mentor who will offer feedback on personal statements, writing samples, and other application materials. Fellows will meet with their mentors for up to three mentoring sessions, between October and December 2025.
- Optional matching with SEAREG-affiliated faculty for a short-term RAship (if mutually agreed upon).
- A certificate of selection recognizing the fellow’s achievement and participation.
SEAREG Predoctoral Fellowship Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be currently a resident of a Southeast Asian country. Note: While citizenship is not required, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to studying political science and Southeast Asia.
- Have completed (or be completing) an undergraduate or master’s degree in the region.
- Intend to apply for Ph.D. programs beginning in Fall 2026.
- Show clear academic interest in Southeast Asia and a desire to pursue rigorous research.
- Be applying primarily to political science PhD programs, though related disciplines (e.g., public policy, political economy, sociology) are eligible.
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
20 October, 2025
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