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Stanford University: 2026-2027 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia

The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University is pleased to announce its search for two 2026-2027 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows on Contemporary Asia. Made possible through the generosity of Walter H. Shorenstein, awards will be made to two junior scholars (recent PhDs must have degree conferral and approval by June 30, 2026) for research and writing on Asia.

The primary focus of the fellowship is 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. The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a salary rate commensurate with university policies, prorated for the 10-month duration (plus up to $3,000 for research expenses). Appointments will begin in the fall quarter of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2025.

For additional information and to apply, visit:

https://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship 

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The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) is dedicated to the study of critical issues affecting the countries of Asia and their regional and global relations. Our scholar community is comprised of distinguished academics and practitioners in government, business, and civil society. Through policy-relevant research, publications, education, public programs, and international collaborations, we address pressing challenges in a world in which Asia plays an increasingly central role.

Requirements

• Applicants must be recent PhDs and cannot be more than 3 years past the awarding of their doctoral degree when the fellowship begins.
• Must have dissertation submission and approval for conferral by June 30, 2026.
• Certification of degree completion and conferral must be submitted no later than August 31, 2026.
• Fellows are expected to be in residence throughout the duration of their appointment.