Applications are currently being accepted for the Stanford Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Stanford Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Asia Health Policy Program (AHPP) at Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center is now accepting applications for its 2027-2028 Postdoctoral Fellowship. This opportunity supports early-career scholars pursuing original research on health and healthcare policy issues of significance to the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Designed to foster the next generation of experts, the fellowship offers mentorship, research support, and engagement with a vibrant academic community at Stanford. Fellows are expected to be in residence, participate in seminars, and contribute to the center’s publications while advancing their own projects.
Benefits of Stanford Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Applicants will benefit as follows:
- $83,000 annual salary based on Stanford policy (prorated for 10 months)
- $3,000 research expense allowance
- Full access to Stanford academic and research resources
- Mentorship and networking with leading health policy scholars
- Participation in seminars, workshops, and publication programs
Stanford Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Requirements
- Applicants must have a PhD awarded within the last three years or an MD awarded within the previous six years.
- Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2027
- Research focus must be on contemporary health or healthcare policy relevant to the Asia-Pacific region.
- Open to scholars from any country and disciplinary background (e.g., public policy, public health, economics, sociology, law, medicine, anthropology)
- Must commit to full-time residency at Stanford for the duration of the fellowship
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed online application form
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Research statement (max. 5 pages, double-spaced) describing proposed research and publishable product
- Two letters of recommendation (PDF format sent directly or via dossier service to Kristen Lee at [email protected])
Application Date and Process
- Complete the online application form by December 1, 2026
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- Ensure recommendation letters are submitted directly to Fellowship Coordinator Kristen Lee ([email protected]) by the deadline.
- Applicants will receive confirmation once the whole application, including letters, has been received.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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