Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia

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Country of study: United States · Stanford
Degree already heldRequired: Doctorate
Target level: Postdoc
Fields of study: Social sciences and Economics
Work experience: You must not be more than three years past the awarding of your doctoral degree when the fellowship begins.
Other conditions: You must have your degree conferral and official approval/certification no later than June 30 before the fellowship starts (no later than June 30, 2027, for 2027-28 fellowships starting in fall 2027).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: They must have their degree conferral and official approval/certification no later than June 30 prior to the fellowship start date (that is, no later than June 30, 2027, for 2027-28 fellowships starting in fall 2027).
The certification of degree completion and conferral must be submitted no later than August 31, 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Certification of degree completion and conferral must be submitted no later than August 31, 2027.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance: US$83,000 a year
Length of the funding: 10 months

Dates

Applications close: 1 December 2026 (America/Los Angeles)
Studies start: Fall 2027

Application steps

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Step 1: Fill out the online application form
With whom
You
By when
1 December 2026 (America/Los Angeles) — Before December 1, 2026
Official link
Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
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Step 2: Upload the requested materials to the online form, in PDF format
With whom
You
By when
1 December 2026 (America/Los Angeles) — Before December 1, 2026
Documents to provide
Curriculum vitae
A short research statement (not to exceed five typed pages, double-spaced), which describes the research and writing to be undertaken during the fellowship period, as well as the proposed publishable product
Step 3: Submit the completed application form
With whom
You
By when
1 December 2026 (America/Los Angeles) — Before December 1, 2026
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Step 4: Email three letters of recommendation (PDF format) to shorensteinfellowships@stanford.edu
With whom
You, a dossier service, or your references
By when
1 December 2026 (America/Los Angeles) — Before December 1, 2026
Documents to provide
Three letters of recommendation (PDF format)

Where to apply

Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (opens in a new tab) · Stanford University

Official title (in English): Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website

Official website of Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center: stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com

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Information backed: Work experience
The fellowships are limited to recent PhDs: applicants cannot be more than three years past the awarding of their doctoral degree when the fellowship starts.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Fields of study
The primary research areas focus on political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia), or on international relations and international political economy in the region.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
They must have their degree conferral and official approval/certification no later than June 30 prior to the fellowship start date (that is, no later than June 30, 2027, for 2027-28 fellowships starting in fall 2027).
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Other conditions
Certification of degree completion and conferral must be submitted no later than August 31, 2027.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Degree already held
Applicants must be recent PhDs and cannot be more than three years past the awarding of their doctoral degree when the fellowship begins.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Applications close
The deadline for receipt of all applications and required materials, including letters of recommendation, is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (Pacific Time).
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Studies start
They must have their degree conferral and official approval/certification no later than June 30 prior to the fellowship start date (that is, no later than June 30, 2027, for 2027-28 fellowships starting in fall 2027).
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: dates.timezone
The deadline for receipt of all applications and required materials, including letters of recommendation, is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (Pacific Time).
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Length of the funding
The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a salary commensurate with Stanford policy, based on the annual rate of $83,000 (to be prorated for the 10-month appointment), plus up to $3,000 for research expenses.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Allowance
The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a salary commensurate with Stanford policy, based on the annual rate of $83,000 (to be prorated for the 10-month appointment), plus up to $3,000 for research expenses.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Kind of funding
The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a salary commensurate with Stanford policy, based on the annual rate of $83,000 (to be prorated for the 10-month appointment), plus up to $3,000 for research expenses.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 1
I. Fill Out the Following Online Application Form: Application Form
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 2
II. Upload the Following Materials to the Online Form, in PDF Format: Curriculum vitae A short research statement (not to exceed five typed pages, double-spaced), which describes the research and writing to be undertaken during the fellowship period, as well as the proposed publishable product.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 3
III. Submit the Completed Application Form
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026
Information backed: Step 4
IV. Submit Letters of Recommendation Email THREE (3) letters of recommendation (in PDF format) to shorensteinfellowships@stanford.edu. We will accept official letters of recommendation from the applicant, a dossier service, or directly from references.
aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 31 October 2026

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