Do you study politics, economics, health or technology in Asia? Stanford University has opened applications for seven postdoctoral and visiting fellowships. They start in fall quarter 2027. Each fellowship has its own deadline. The first ones close on 1 December 2026 and the last on 1 March 2027.
The fellowships come from the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center known as APARC and its research programmes. Some are for recent PhD graduates. Others are for mid-career scholars, senior researchers and professionals. Read the list below to find the one that fits you.
Official Information Checked: 17 October 2026
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Host | Stanford University Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) |
| Fellowships | 7 postdoctoral and visiting fellowships |
| Start | Fall quarter 2027 |
| Length | One academic year to two years |
| Topics | Contemporary Asia health policy, Southeast Asia, Taiwan studies and new regional policy challenges |
| First deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Last deadline | 1 March 2027 |
About APARC
APARC is part of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford. Its research programmes study contemporary Asia. The work helps policymakers, academics and international organisations. For the 2027 to 2029 cycle, APARC and its programmes offer fellowships in contemporary Asian studies, health policy, Southeast Asian studies, Taiwan studies and new regional policy challenges.
The Seven Fellowships Compared
| Fellowship | Positions | Who it is for | Length | Deadline |
| Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia | 2 | Recent PhD recipients | 1 academic year | 1 December 2026 |
| Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship | 1 | Recent PhD recipient in health policy | 1 academic year | 1 December 2026 |
| Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship | 2 | Recent PhD recipients | 2 years | 1 December 2026 |
| STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship | 1 | Recent PhD recipient in science policy | 1 year | 1 December 2026 |
| Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia | Not stated | Social science or humanities professionals at any career stage | 2 to 3 quarters | 25 January 2027 |
| Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship | 2 | Researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific | 1 academic year | 1 March 2027 |
| Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship in Taiwan Studies | Not stated | Mid career and senior scholars | 1 academic year | 1 March 2027 |
Details of Each Fellowship
Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia 2027 to 2028
Two positions for recent PhD recipients. The research covers political economic and social change in Northeast Southeast and South Asia. It also covers international relations and international political economy in the region. The appointment lasts one academic year and starts in fall quarter 2027.
Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia 2027 to 2028
This fellowship supports research and writing on contemporary Southeast Asia. It is open to people at different career stages with professional backgrounds and current positions in the social sciences or humanities. Fellows spend two to three academic quarters at Stanford. The appointment must begin and end between 1 September 2027 and 30 June 2028.
This is no longer a joint residency fellowship. Stanford-appointed fellows are hosted at APARC. If you want a fellowship hosted by the National University of Singapore, you must use the NUS application portal.
Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 to 2028
One position for a recent PhD recipient. The research must be about health or healthcare policy in the Asia-Pacific. Research on developing countries in the region is especially relevant. The appointment lasts one academic year and starts in fall quarter 2027.
Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab Fellowships 2027 to 2029
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab known as SNAPL studies new social cultural economic and political challenges in Asia. It focuses on four themes:
- Talent flows and development
- Nationalism and racism
- United States and Asia relations
- Democratic crisis and reform
SNAPL offers three fellowships:
- Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 to 2029: Two positions for recent PhD recipients who research one of the four themes. The appointment lasts two years. It may be extended depending on performance and funding
- STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 to 2028: One position for a recent PhD recipient who researches science policy and the internationalisation of higher education and research in the Asia-Pacific. Projects that connect directly or indirectly with Swedish views are preferred. The appointment lasts one year. It may be extended depending on performance and funding
- Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship 2027 to 2028: Two positions for researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region. You need a PhD or a strong record of achievement that fits the lab’s themes. The programme gives priority to economic security. One position is only for research on the Philippines. The appointment lasts one academic year
Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship in Taiwan Studies 2027 to 2028
This fellowship from the APARC Taiwan Program is for mid-career and senior scholars who specialise in Taiwan studies. It supports research, academic writing seminar participation and teaching on contemporary Taiwan. Topics include the economy, society, demography, environment, technology and other parts of Taiwan’s development. The appointment starts in fall quarter 2027 and lasts one academic year.
Fellowship Benefits
- A place at Stanford University to do independent research
- Appointments from one academic year up to two years depending on the fellowship
- A possible extension for the Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship and the STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship depending on performance and funding
- A chance to share ideas and join academic discussions
- A chance to work with experts on important issues in the Asia-Pacific
- A chance to add evidence to health policy and healthcare system discussions through the Asia Health Policy fellowship
- Hosting at APARC for Stanford appointed Lee Kong Chian fellows
- A chance to teach and join seminars on contemporary Taiwan through the Kwoh-Ting Li fellowship
- A place in Stanford’s international research community
- A chance to work on policy-relevant questions about regional challenges
Which Fellowship Fits You
- You are a recent PhD working on Asian politics, economics or society. Look at the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship
- You are a recent PhD working on health policy. Look at the Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
- You are a recent PhD working on talent flows, nationalism and racism, United States and Asia relations or democratic crisis. Look at the Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship
- You are a recent PhD working on science policy and higher education. Look at the STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship. Swedish links help
- You are a professional or researcher from the Asia-Pacific with a PhD or strong record. Look at the Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship. Economic security and research on the Philippines get priority
- You work in the social sciences or humanities on Southeast Asia at any career stage. Look at the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship
- You are a mid career or senior Taiwan scholar. Look at the Kwoh-Ting Li Fellowship
Key Dates
- 1 December 2026: Deadline for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship the Asia Health Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship the Next Asia Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship and the STINT-SNAPL Postdoctoral Fellowship
- 25 January 2027: Deadline for the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia
- 1 March 2027: Deadline for the Next Asia Policy Visiting Fellowship and the Kwoh-Ting Li Visiting Fellowship in Taiwan Studies
- 1 September 2027 to 30 June 2028: Window for Lee Kong Chian appointments
- Fall quarter 2027: Fellowships begin
How To Apply
- Read the official Stanford APARC announcement.
- Choose your fellowship.
- Follow the application link for that fellowship.
- Check its eligibility rules and documents.
- Prepare your research proposal and supporting documents early.
- Submit before the deadline for that fellowship.
Each programme has its own rules documents and deadline. Do not use one set of documents for every fellowship without checking.