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 Program 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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Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded to one recent PhD undertaking original research on contemporary Japan. Disciplines include political science, economics, sociology, law, policy studies, and international relations.
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Taiwan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded to one recent PhD undertaking original research related to how Taiwan can meet the challenges and opportunities of economic, social, technological, environmental, and institutional adaptation in the coming decades.
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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 and Visiting Fellowships
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) addresses Asia's emergent social, cultural, economic, and political challenges. Housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin, the lab focuses on four research tracks: "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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Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship
Awarded to one mid-career to senior-level expert with extensive experience studying contemporary Taiwan. The fellowship research focus centers on issues related to how Taiwan can meet the challenges and opportunities of economic, social, technological, environmental, and institutional adaptation in the coming decades. Preference is given to candidates from Taiwan.
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Lee Kong Chian National University of Singapore-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 
Awarded annually to one or two experts researching contemporary Southeast Asia. Candidates must have professional backgrounds and current, ongoing professional positions related to the social sciences or humanities. Fellows spend 3-4 months at 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) addresses Asia's emergent social, cultural, economic, and political challenges. Housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin, the Lab's 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 Fellowships
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 (currently on pause)
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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APARC Ongoing Research Assistant Positions  
Shorenstein APARC and our faculty often seek dedicated undergraduate and master’s students to work as RAs on specific research projects. Visit our Research Assistant Internships page for current openings.
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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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Summer Internships with Other Stanford Units

We curate summer internships in Asia-Pacific nations or ones involving work on Asia-related research projects offered to Stanford students by campus units other than APARC. Some of these internships involve APARC faculty as mentors or advisors.

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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Other Funding for Students Working on Asia-Related Topics

John and Jackie Lewis Fund
The Fund supports University graduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students working on matters related to Asia. It is administered by the Center for International Security and Cooperation.
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