Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026 | Research Fellowship in Singapore

There's a fully funded fellowship in Singapore for international applicants. This fellowship is a two-month opportunity offered by the ISEAS, which stands for the Yusof Ishak Institute. If you're interested in spending some time at the institute and diving into research or collaboration, this might just be what you're looking for. Don't miss out on this chance!

The goal is to give young scholars, leaders, and policymakers a chance to study the relationship between major global powers and how they affect Southeast Asia. The research will focus on topics like international politics, security, regional economics, and digital technology, touching on issues like US-China relations, China's rise, the South China Sea, and China-ASEAN relations.

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Fellowship Details

Fellowship Objective

The Fellowship wants to bring Scholars together to look into how major global powers are affecting Southeast Asia. Some key topics include:

• The ties between the US and China and how they're impacting Southeast Asia.
• Security concerns in the Asia Pacific, such as the South China Sea situation and the relationship between China and ASEAN countries.
• The progress and future of economic partnerships, such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
• How China's growth is impacting communities in Southeast Asia.
• How countries are using digital media and tech to shape their interests and impact how people see things in Southeast Asian nations.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fellowship is open to everyone, no matter where they come from.
• It's aimed at post-doctoral researchers and mid-career policymakers.
• Mid-career policymakers who don’t have a Ph.D. or a similar degree can also apply. 
• If you're applying without a Ph.D., make sure to show relevant work experience and research interests in your CV or resume.

Fellowship Benefits

Participants in the program get a lot of support, including:

• A monthly stipend that covers housing costs
• Round-trip economy flights.
• Have an access to different facilities like your own office, IT help, and the ISEAS library
• Chance to link up with regional experts and even meet Professor Wang Gungwu.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 30^th July, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.