The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships 2026–2028 are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to visit here for further information and to apply.
About Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
Opportunity Details
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) is committed to addressing emergent social, cultural, economic, and political challenges in Asia through interdisciplinary, problem-oriented, policy-relevant, and comparative studies and publications. The lab is housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin. It focuses on four research themes: “Talent Flows and Development,” “Nationalism and Racism,” “U.S.-Asia Relations,” and “Democratic Crisis and Reform.”
Benefits of Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
- Each fellow will be offered an annual salary of $80,000 plus benefits. Postdoctoral fellows are required to be in residence at the Center for the duration of the appointment and are expected to participate in Center and Lab activities throughout the academic year.
- Additional privileges include access to Stanford research facilities and the opportunity to participate in events at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and elsewhere on campus.
Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships Requirements
- Open to scholars with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and policy engagement on contemporary Asia.
- The Lab is particularly interested in scholars who are enthusiastic about collaborating closely with other Lab members across diverse thematic areas.
Application Date and Process
Candidates interested in becoming postdoctoral fellows at SNAPL must complete the following:
I. Fill Out the Following Online Application Form:
Application Form
II. Upload the Following Materials to the Online Form, in PDF Format:
- A formal letter of request detailing their relevant research and experiences related to one of the research themes, including plans for solo and collaborative, co-authored publications;
- A formal and complete academic CV, including a list of publications.
III. Submit the Completed Application Form
IV. Email Letters of Recommendation
Email THREE (3) letters of recommendation to Ms. Kerstin Norris at [email protected] by December 1, 2025. The candidate’s legal name and email address must be included at the top of each required document.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2025
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