Wang Gungwu Fellowship 2025 in Singapore | Fully Funded Research Opportunity

Applications are now open for the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2025 at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. This prestigious fully funded fellowship invites PhD researchers and mid-career policymakers to conduct 2-6 months of residential research on big-power relations and their impact on Southeast Asia.

🌏 Fellowship Overview

✔ Host Country: Singapore
✔ Host Institute: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
✔ Duration: 2–6 months (flexible)
✔ Research Focus:

• US-China relations & Southeast Asia
• Security challenges in Asia-Pacific
• Economic cooperation & digital transformation
• China’s influence in Southeast Asia
  ✔ Fellowship Type: Fully Funded
  ✔ Deadline: July 30, 2025

💰 Financial Benefits

✔ Monthly stipend (includes accommodation subsidy)
✔ Round-trip airfare (home country ↔ Singapore)
✔ Office space & IT facilities
✔ Access to ISEAS Library & resources
✔ Opportunity to meet Prof. Wang Gungwu
✔ Publish in ISEAS Perspective/Fulcrum

🎯 Who Should Apply?

✅ Post-doctoral researchers
✅ Mid-career policymakers (PhD not mandatory if with relevant experience)
✅ Strong interest in Southeast Asian geopolitics, economics, or security

📝 How to Apply?

1️⃣ Prepare Documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Research statement (methodology, timeline, outputs)
• 2 reference letters
• Academic transcripts
  2️⃣ Email Application:
• Send to [email protected]
• Subject: “Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Program 2026 – [Your Name]”
  3️⃣ Referees:
• Ask referees to email letters with subject: “Reference letter for [Your Name]”