"Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2026-2027"

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 on international relations and international political economy in the region. The postdoctoral fellowship is a 10-month appointment with annual salary rate of $80,000 to be adjusted for the 10-month duration, commensurate with university policies and minimums, plus benefits and up to $3,000 for research expenses. Appointments will begin in the fall quarter of 2026.

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