APARC Fellowship and Training Opportunities

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Shorenstein APARC Fellowship and Training Opportunities

Supporting outstanding students, scholars, and practitioners as they take on issues of strategic importance to the Asia-Pacific region

Our vibrant intellectual community

The Center and our research programs offer prestigious fellowship and training opportunities to students, young scholars, faculty, and professionals of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment working on contemporary Asia and Asia-related policy challenges. Use the menu below to view our offerings.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Emerging Scholars

Asia Health Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded annually to one recent PhD undertaking original research on contemporary health or healthcare policy of high relevance to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially developing countries.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Japan
Awarded to one recent PhD undertaking original research on contemporary Japan.
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Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia
Awarded annually to two recent PhDs for research on contemporary political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia), or topics in international relations and international political economy in the region.
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Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) is a new initiative housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin. The Lab's initial research focuses on four themes: "Talent Flows and Development,” "Nationalism and Racism," "U.S.-Asia Relations," and "Democratic Crisis and Reform." The Lab offers one or two postdoctoral fellowships (two years in length) to begin in the fall quarter of the academic year.
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Fellowships and Visiting Scholar Positions for Faculty and Mid-Career Professionals

China Policy Fellowship
Awarded annually to one mid-career to senior-level expert with extensive research experience on issues vital to U.S. China policy and influence in the policymaking process .
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Lee Kong Chian National University of Singapore-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 
Awarded annually to one or two candidates conducting research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Fellows spend 3-4 months at both the National University of Singapore and Stanford. 
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Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Visiting Fellowships
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) is a new initiative housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin. The Lab's initial research focuses on four themes: "Talent Flows and Development,” "Nationalism and Racism," "U.S.-Asia Relations," and "Democratic Crisis and Reform." SNAPL accepts applications for visiting fellows from the Asia-Pacific region to begin in the fall quarter of the academic year. The lab seeks scholars and professionals with a PhD or a substantial record of professional achievement related to its two research themes.
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Visiting Scholar Positions
 Open to individuals who wish to dedicate time to research and writing relevant to Shorenstein APARC’s long-term interests. Visiting scholars are expected to provide their own means of support.  
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Global Affiliate Visiting Fellow Positions
Awarded to Asian corporations and public-sector institutions that have become Shorenstein APARC global affiliate members and may nominate accomplished personnel to spend one academic year at the Center as Global Affiliate Visiting Fellows.  Administered by our Global Affiliates Program.
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Opportunities for Stanford Undergraduate and Graduate Students

APARC Diversity Grant
Shorenstein APARC's diversity grant supports Stanford undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented minorities who are interested in contemporary Asia.
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APARC Predoctoral Fellowship
Shorenstein APARC supports Stanford Ph.D. candidates who specialize in contemporary Asia topics.
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Ongoing Research Assistant Positions  
Shorenstein APARC faculty often seek dedicated undergraduate and master’s students to work as RAs on specific research projects. Visit FSI Student Programs website for current job postings by faculty members.
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APARC Summer Research Assistant Internships
Shorenstein APARC offers summer RA internships to current Stanford students. Research assistants work with assigned APARC faculty members on varied issues related to the politics, economies, populations, security, foreign policies, and international relations of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
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FSI Global Policy Internships 
Shorenstein APARC partners with the Freeman Spogli Institute Student Programs to offer summer internships with prominent organizations in Asia.
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King Center Summer Undergraduate Field Research
Shorenstein APARC partners with the King Center for Global Development to offer summer undergraduate field research assistant opportunities to Stanford undergraduates interested in global poverty and development across disciplines.
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Stanford Global Studies Internships 
APARC faculty mentor or select summer internships that are offered by the Stanford Global Studies Division.
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John and Jackie Lewis Fund
A fund to support Stanford graduate students’ travel to Asia for research, conference attendance, or other purposes that will advance policy-relevant scholarship. The fund is administered by the Center for International Security and Cooperation.
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APARC Fellows Spotlight

Introducing Our Fall 2023 Cohort of Fellows

A warm welcome to seven outstanding scholars supported through our multiple postdoctoral fellowship offerings, predoctoral fellowship, and diversity grant!

Meet our fellows

LKC Fellow on Southeast Asia Spotlight: Jacque Bertrand

Bertrand investigates war-to-peace transitions and the strategic decisions that non-state armed groups make to adhere to peace or return to war.

Meet Jacques

Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellow Spotlight: Aidan Milliff

2022-23 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellow on Contemporary Asia Aidan Milliff discusses his research into the forces that shape political violence and the politics of South Asia.

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Shorenstein APARC Alumni

Find out what some of our former postdoctoral scholars and research fellows are up to now