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Applications are currently being accepted for the Stanford Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia 2027-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia. This prestigious fellowship supports emerging scholars pursuing research on contemporary political, economic, and social change across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as international relations and political economy in Asia.
Each year, APARC awards two postdoctoral positions to recent PhDs, providing them with the opportunity to advance their research and engage with Stanford’s academic community. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the academic year, participate in seminars and Center activities, and share their work through APARC’s publication program.
The fellowship program will provide the following benefits:
Who can apply?
Applicants must hold a PhD awarded within three years of the fellowship start date.
Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2027, and certification of completion submitted by August 31, 2027.
Open to candidates from all countries and disciplines relevant to Asia-Pacific studies.
Scholars must commit to residence at Stanford University during the fellowship year.
Required Documents
All candidates must submit the following documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Research Statement (maximum five double-spaced pages) outlining research to be conducted and intended publication outcome
Three Letters of Recommendation (sent directly via email to the fellowship committee)
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