{"id":63286,"date":"2025-09-23T19:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=63286"},"modified":"2025-09-23T19:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:22:59","slug":"shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship-on-contemporary-asia-2026-27-at-stanford-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=63286","title":{"rendered":"Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia 2026\u201327 at Stanford University"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University is now accepting applications for the 2026\u201327 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia. This prestigious program supports junior scholars pursuing advanced research on contemporary political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as topics in international relations and international political economy.<\/p>\n<h2>Fellowship Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Each year, APARC offers two postdoctoral fellowships designed to foster innovative scholarship on Asia. Fellows receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$80,000 stipend for a 10-month appointment (pro-rated according to Stanford policy)<\/li>\n<li>Up to $3,000 in research expenses<\/li>\n<li>Full access to APARC resources, seminars, and publishing opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fellowship begins in Fall 2026 and requires full-time residency at Stanford for the academic year.<\/p>\n<h2>Research Areas of Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants may specialize in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political, economic, or social transformation in Northeast, Southeast, or South Asia<\/li>\n<li>International relations in the Asia-Pacific region<\/li>\n<li>International political economy in Asia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must hold a PhD conferred within the last three years at the time of the fellowship start.<\/li>\n<li>Dissertation submission and approval for conferral must be completed by June 30, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Certification of degree completion must be submitted by August 31, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>The application process consists of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Online application form (available on the official Stanford APARC website)<\/li>\n<li>Upload the following documents in PDF format:\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum vitae (CV)<\/li>\n<li>Research statement (maximum 5 double-spaced pages) outlining the proposed fellowship project and intended publication outcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation emailed directly to <em><a href=\"mailto:shorensteinfellowships@stanford.edu\">shorensteinfellowships@stanford.edu<\/a><\/em> (from the applicant, references, or a dossier service).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Deadline:<\/h2>\n<p>All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants will receive confirmation once all materials, including recommendation letters, are received. Please note that Stanford University will be closed for winter break from December 22, 2025 \u2013 January 4, 2026, which may delay responses.<\/p>\n<p>Apply here: <a href=\"https:\/\/stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5ij3RZ8edj2S0C2\">Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more details: <a href=\"https:\/\/aparc.fsi.stanford.edu\/education\/fellowship-and-training-opportunities\/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship\">Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship | FSI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Explore more opportunities at: <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\">Opportunities for Youth<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why Apply?<\/h2>\n<p>This fellowship offers more than financial support\u2014it provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An intellectually stimulating community at Stanford University<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to present research in APARC seminars<\/li>\n<li>Professional development and publishing support<\/li>\n<li>A strong foundation for success in academic and policy-related careers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Diversity Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Stanford University is committed to diversity and inclusivity in research and teaching. 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