Stanford APARC Fellowships 2027–29: Funding, Eligibility & Deadlines

Stanford APARC Fellowships 2027–29 at a Glance

The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center is part of Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. APARC offers several distinct postdoctoral and visiting fellowships rather than one single fellowship programme.

Applicants should therefore select the specific track that most closely matches their career stage, regional expertise and proposed research.

Open APARC Fellowships and Deadlines

Postdoctoral Fellowship Tracks

Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia

APARC offers two positions for research on political, economic or social change in Northeast, Southeast or South Asia, or on regional international relations and international political economy.

• Duration: 10 months
• Salary: $83,000 annual rate, prorated
• Research support: up to $3,000
• Deadline: 1 December 2026
• Recommendations: 3

Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship

This fellowship supports research on contemporary health and healthcare policy in the Asia-Pacific, particularly issues relevant to low- and middle-income countries.

• Duration: minimum 10 months
• Salary: $83,000 annual rate, prorated
• Research support: $3,000
• Deadline: 1 December 2026
• Recommendations: 2

2027–29 Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowships

SNAPL offers two two-year postdoctoral positions for interdisciplinary and policy-engaged research on contemporary Asia.

Current research tracks are:

• Talent Flows and Development;
• Nationalism and Racism;
• U.S.–Asia Relations; and
• Democratic Crisis and Reform.

The current call particularly welcomes work on economic security under the U.S.–Asia Relations track.

• Duration: 2 years
• Salary: $83,000/year plus benefits
• Positions: 2
• Deadline: 1 December 2026
• Recommendations: 3

STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship

The STINT-SNAPL Fellowship supports research on science policy and the internationalization of higher education and research in the Asia-Pacific, with preference for projects incorporating Swedish perspectives.

• Positions: 1
• Duration: 1 year, with possible extension
• Salary: $83,000/year plus benefits
• Deadline: 1 December 2026
• Recommendations: 3

Visiting Fellowship Tracks

Lee Kong Chian Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia

The Stanford-hosted Lee Kong Chian Fellowship welcomes scholars and professionals of all nationalities and career stages with ongoing positions in the social sciences or humanities.

The fellowship is no longer structured as a joint Stanford-NUS residency. Stanford-selected fellows reside at APARC.

• Duration: 2–3 quarters
• Residence period: within 1 September 2027–30 June 2028
• Stipend: $8,000/month
• Travel: one round-trip economy airfare
• Deadline: 25 January 2027

Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship

SNAPL offers two visiting positions for researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region. One current position is specifically dedicated to Philippines-focused research, and the 2027–28 cycle prioritizes work on economic security.

• Duration: 1 academic year
• Stipend: $30,000 supplementary stipend
• Deadline: 1 March 2027
• References: 2

Taiwan Program Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship

This fellowship is for mid-career and senior scholars or experienced professionals working on contemporary Taiwan.

• Duration: 1 academic year
• Stipend: $30,000 supplementary stipend
• External funding: additional financial support is expected
• Deadline: 1 March 2027
• References: 2

Eligibility: Postdoctoral vs Visiting Fellowships

Postdoctoral applicants

The principal APARC postdoctoral programmes normally require candidates to be no more than three years beyond the PhD when the fellowship begins.

For the 2027 intake, applicants who have not yet formally received the doctorate must generally have dissertation submission and approval for conferral completed by 30 June 2027 and certification of degree completion available by 31 August 2027.

Visiting fellows

Visiting fellowships target more established scholars and professionals and use different eligibility rules. Do not apply the three-year post-PhD rule to the Lee Kong Chian, SNAPL Visiting or Taiwan visiting programmes.

International applicants

APARC fellowships include international scholars. Selected international fellows must satisfy Stanford’s immigration and visa requirements through the appropriate Stanford processes.

Funding Comparison

Application Documents Vary by Fellowship

There is no single universal APARC application package.

Shorenstein

• CV;
• research statement up to 5 double-spaced pages;
• 3 recommendation letters.

Asia Health Policy

• cover letter;
• CV;
• research statement up to 5 double-spaced pages;
• 2 recommendation letters.

SNAPL Postdoctoral

• formal request/research letter;
• CV of no more than 2 pages including publications;
• 3 recommendation letters.

Lee Kong Chian

• full CV;
• project statement up to 3 pages;
• detailed fellowship schedule;
• published English-language writing sample;
• contact information for 3 academic referees.

SNAPL Visiting and Taiwan Visiting

Both require a detailed proposal/request letter, CV and two references, but programme-specific themes and eligibility requirements differ.

How to Apply

1. Identify the APARC fellowship that best matches your career stage and research area.
2. Read that fellowship’s current official Stanford page rather than relying on a generic APARC checklist.
3. Confirm the exact post-PhD or professional-experience rule.
4. Confirm the Stanford residency requirement.
5. Prepare the programme-specific research proposal or request letter.
6. Prepare the correct CV format and page limit.
7. Arrange the required number of recommendation letters or referees.
8. Submit through the fellowship-specific Stanford application form.
9. Ensure separately emailed recommendation letters arrive by the same deadline where required.

CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance

Choose the track before writing the proposal

A generic “Asia studies” application is unlikely to use the portfolio effectively. Start with the fellowship’s actual thematic mandate and build the project around a genuine fit.

Do not use the discontinued Japan fellowship

Japan specialists should evaluate whether their project fits the broad Shorenstein Fellowship or an appropriate SNAPL research track rather than waiting for the old Japan Program Fellowship.

Separate salary from appointment length

The $83,000 postdoctoral figure is an annual rate. A 10-month fellowship does not automatically pay the full annual amount.

Visiting fellowships may require external financial support

In particular, the $30,000 Taiwan and SNAPL visiting awards are supplementary fellowships. Applicants should assess Stanford living costs and other funding sources before committing to the programme.

Researchers comparing additional opportunities can review CareerAidHub’s current postdoctoral fellowships, research funding opportunities, and research jobs.