L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : Postdoctoral and Visiting Research Fellows
- Employeur : Stanford University (APARC / Freeman Spogli Institute)
- Lieu : Stanford, USA
- Contrat : Bourses de recherche (1 à 2 ans selon le programme)
- Date limite : Variables du 1 décembre 2026 au 1 mars 2027
- Niveau requis : Diplômés récents de PhD, chercheurs en milieu de carrière, chercheurs seniors et professionnels qualifiés
Contexte
Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) is inviting applications for multiple postdoctoral and visiting fellowships beginning in fall quarter 2027. The opportunities are designed for scholars and researchers interested in contemporary Asia, including its political, economic, social, health policy, technological and international relations challenges.
The fellowships provide opportunities to conduct independent research, contribute to academic discussions and engage with experts working on critical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. Depending on the programme, appointments range from one academic year to two years, with opportunities available for recent PhD graduates, mid-career scholars, senior researchers and qualified professionals. Application deadlines vary by fellowship, running from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027.
About Stanford’s Asia-Pacific Research Center: APARC is part of Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Its research programmes examine contemporary developments across Asia and generate insights relevant to policymakers, academics and international organisations. For the 2027–2029 fellowship cycle, APARC and its affiliated research programmes are offering opportunities in contemporary Asian studies, health policy, Southeast Asian studies, Taiwan studies and emerging regional policy challenges.
Missions et responsabilités
- Conduct independent research on contemporary Asia, including political, economic, social, health policy, technological and international relations challenges.
- Contribute to academic discussions and engage with experts working on critical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
- Participate in research, academic writing, seminar participation and teaching on contemporary Taiwan (for the Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship).
- Examine emerging social, cultural, economic and political challenges focusing on talent flows and development, nationalism and racism, United States–Asia relations, and democratic crisis and reform (for SNAPL fellowships).
- Research scientific policy and the internationalisation of higher education and research in the Asia-Pacific (for STINT-SNAPL fellowship).
- Investigate health policy challenges and contribute evidence to discussions on healthcare systems and policy development (for Asia Health Policy Program).
Profil recherché
- Recent PhD recipients (for postdoctoral positions).
- Candidates at different career stages who have professional backgrounds and current positions in the social sciences or humanities (for Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship).
- Mid-career and senior scholars specialising in Taiwan studies (for Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship).
- Researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region who hold a PhD or have a substantial record of achievement relevant to the lab’s research themes (for Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship).
- Applicants with projects engaging directly or indirectly with Swedish perspectives (for STINT-SNAPL Fellowship).
Conditions et avantages
- Appointments range from one academic year to two years, depending on the programme.
- Begin in fall quarter 2027 (or between 1 September 2027 and 30 June 2028 for the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship).
- Hosted at APARC at Stanford University (Stanford-appointed fellows for the Southeast Asia fellowship).
- Possible extension subject to performance and funding (for SNAPL and STINT-SNAPL fellowships).
Dossier de candidature
- Research proposals
- Supporting documents as required by each specific fellowship programme
Comment postuler
Interested candidates should consult the official Stanford APARC announcement and follow the application link for their chosen fellowship. Each programme has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements and deadline.
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY: Applicants are encouraged to prepare their research proposals and supporting documents early to meet the relevant deadline.
Application deadlines vary by fellowship:
- Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia 2027–2028 : 1 December 2026.
- Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028 : 1 December 2026.
- Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 2027–2028 : 25 January 2027.
- Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2029 : 1 December 2026.
- STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028 : Check official guidelines.
- Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship 2027–2028 : 1 March 2027.
- Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship in Taiwan Studies 2027–2028 : 1 March 2027.
