Applications are now open for a range of prestigious fellowships at Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), starting in Fall 2026. These fellowships focus on contemporary Asian studies, covering fields such as health policy, contemporary Japan, political and economic change, and social, cultural, and political challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
Open to recent PhD graduates and, for certain positions, professionals from the Asia-Pacific region, the fellowships include postdoctoral positions (1-2 years) and visiting fellow roles (1 year). Application deadlines are December 1, 2025, for most programs and March 1, 2026, for visiting fellow positions. There is no application fee for any of these fellowships. You can also check BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here
Key Details
- Programs Offered:
- Asia Health Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship (1 year)
- Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship (1 year)
- Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia (1 year, 2 positions)
- Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Postdoctoral Fellowships (2 years, 4 thematic tracks)
- SNAPL Visiting Fellow Positions (1 year, 2 positions, one dedicated to Philippines research)
- Fields of Study: Health policy, contemporary Japan, political/economic/social change, international relations, U.S.-Asia relations, nationalism, democratic reform, talent flows
- Application Deadlines:
- December 1, 2025 (postdoctoral fellowships)
- March 1, 2026 (SNAPL visiting fellow positions)
- Application Fee: None
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- RWTH Aachen University “Port to Europe” Postdoc Fellowship
- Nuffield Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at University of Oxford
- Harvard Academy Scholars Program
2026-27 Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship, hosted by APARC’s Asia Health Policy Program, supports recent PhD graduates conducting original research on health or healthcare policy relevant to Asia-Pacific countries, particularly developing nations.
Key Details
- Duration: 1 year, starting Fall 2026
- Eligibility: Recent PhD recipients with research focused on health policy in the Asia-Pacific region
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Apply: Apply for the Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
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2026-27 Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
Hosted by APARC’s Japan Program, this fellowship is designed for researchers studying contemporary Japan across disciplines like political science, economics, sociology, law, policy studies, or international relations.
Key Details
- Duration: 1 year, starting Fall 2026
- Disciplines: Political science, economics, sociology, law, policy studies, and international relations
- Eligibility: Open to scholars with research on contemporary Japan
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
- How to Apply: Apply for the Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
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2026-27 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia
This fellowship supports junior scholars researching political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia) or topics in international relations and political economy.
Key Details
- Duration: 1 year, starting Fall 2026
- Eligibility: Junior scholars with research on contemporary Asia
- Number of Positions: 2
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
- How to Apply: Apply for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia
2026-28 Stanford Next Asians Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL), led by Korea Program Director Gi-Wook Shin, focuses on addressing social, cultural, economic, and political challenges in Asia. SNAPL offers postdoctoral fellowships (2 years) and visiting fellow positions (1 year) under four research themes:
- Talent Flows and Development
- Nationalism and Racism
- U.S.-Asia Relations
- Democratic Crisis and Reform
Also check: Canon Foundation Research Fellowship In Europe and Japan
Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Duration: 2 years, starting Fall 2026
- Eligibility: Open to applicants interested in leading research in one of the four themes
- Responsibilities: Lead a thematic research group, support student programming, and contribute to SNAPL’s research and publications
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
- How to Apply: Apply for the Stanford Next Asia Policy Fellowships
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Visiting Fellow Positions
- Duration: 1 year, starting Fall 2026
- Eligibility: Researchers or professionals from the Asia-Pacific region with a PhD or significant professional achievements related to SNAPL’s themes. One position is dedicated to Philippines-focused research.
- Number of Positions: 2
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
- How to Apply: Apply for the Stanford Next Asia Policy Fellowships
For more details on eligibility and application requirements, visit the respective application links. Don’t miss the chance to join Stanford’s vibrant research community!
