Deadline: 15 April 2015
The East-West Center (EWC) is accepting applications for Asia Studies Fellowship Program. This fellowship supports scholars and analysts who wish to undertake research and writing on topics of relevance to contemporary US-Asia policy, including diplomatic, politico-security, and economic issues.
The fellowship finances three-month and six-month residencies at the East-West Center in Washington in Washington, D.C. The fellowship includes a monthly stipend of US$2,500 to $4,500 (dependent upon experience) and round trip economy airfare to Washington, D.C. Residency may begin as early as mid-July 2015 and extend until early 2016.
The East-West Center established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants with or without a Ph.D. will be considered; those without a Ph.D. will be considered based on their relevant professional experience.
- Applicants must be nationals of a country from the Asia-Pacific or the United States.
- Successful applications will include a completed online application form, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a policy-relevant research proposal of ten pages (double spaced).
- The proposal should discuss the policy problem or issue to be examined, tentative hypothesis and arguments, a review and short bibliography of the relevant literature, plans for fieldwork (if any), and project time frame.
Eligible Countries
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam
- East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Russia.
- South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to fill online application form by the deadline.
For more information, visit East-West Center.
