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.

For Emerging Scholars

For Faculty and Mid-Career Professionals

For Stanford Undergraduate and Graduate Students

For Emerging Scholars

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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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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Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded to one recent PhD undertaking original research on contemporary Japan.
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Korea Foundation-APARC Korea Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Korea Program at APARC welcomes affiliation requests from candidates applying for the Korea Foundation’s KF Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research.
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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 2-4 months at the National University of Singapore and 2-4 months at Stanford. 
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Koret Fellowship in Korean Studies 
Awarded annually to a leading professional or scholar for conducting research on contemporary Korean affairs, with the broad goal of strengthening ties between the United States and Korea. 
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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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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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APARC Research Assistant Internships
Shorenstein APARC offers an array of RA internships to current Stanford students. Research assistants will 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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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 job postings by faculty members.
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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

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APARC Alumni Recount the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Their Communities

Former postdoctoral fellows Marjorie Pajaron from the Philippines and Gendengarjaa Baigalimaa from Mongolia describe the different ways of government response to the coronavirus pandemic and its implications in their communities.

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In East Asia, Middle-Class Groups Prefer Hybrid Democracy, Postdoctoral Fellow Finds

Our Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellow in Contemporary Asia Hannah June Kim shows in her research that middle-class East Asian citizens prefer a hybrid democratic political system that prioritizes a stronger role of the state and good governance.

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Jeffrey Weng (left) and Nhu Truong (right)

APARC Names New Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2020-21 Academic Year

We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey Weng of UC Berkeley and Nhu Truong of McGill University as our upcoming Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows on Contemporary Asia. They will begin their appointments next Autumn Quarter.

Meet the Fellows