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Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award. All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer

Provider
Stanford University Shorenstein APARC / National University of Singapore
Host country
United States
Deadline
2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.
Funding
US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award.
Study level
Academic / professional research
Deadline
2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated

Key eligibility criteria

  • All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia.
  • Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.

About the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 (2026)

## Funding US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Current Stanford appointment is resident at Stanford, not a split Stanford/NUS residency. Other costs are not separately promised. ## Eligibility All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated ## How to apply Submit the separate Stanford fellowship application through the official linked Qualtrics form with required materials. Official application/programme: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_236USPwhSRXvMIC ## Official sources - https://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/southeastasia/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/nus-stanford-fellowship-southeast-asia ## Source limitations Public official sources checked; no login, application submission or authenticated form test performed. Form requires JavaScript; no authenticated submission inspected. See visa advisory US_PP10998_2026. ## Publication recheck Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions. ## Immigration conditions [[null, "Nationality eligibility is not visa clearance", null, null, null], [null, "Advisory ID", "US_PP10998_2026", null, null], [null, "Guidance", "Programme nationality eligibility does not guarantee U.S. visa issuance. State Department rules effective January 1, 2026 suspend all visa categories for some nationalities and B/F/M/J categories for others. Scope generally concerns people outside the U.S. without a valid visa on that date; exceptions include some dual nationals using an unrestricted passport and certain other cases. Existing valid visas were not revoked by this proclamation. Check the official rule and host visa office for individual circumstances. JSK independently states that it cannot offer its fellowship to J-restricted nationals unless they can apply using another eligible citizenship/passport.", null, null], [null, "Official source", "https://travel.state.gov/en/newsroom/visas/2026/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html", null, null], [null, "Checked UTC", "2026-10-23 17:58:32", null, null], [null, "Full visa suspension", "Burkina Faso; Chad; Republic of the Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Libya; Mali; Niger; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan", null, null], [null, "B / F / M / J suspension", "Angola; Benin; Burundi; Côte d’Ivoire; Gabon; Gambia; Malawi; Mauritania; Nigeria; Senegal; Tanzania; Togo; Zambia; Zimbabwe", null, null], [null, "Advisory ID", "UK_STUDENT_ENTRY_CLEARANCE_2026", null, null], [null, "Guidance", "Programme nationality eligibility is separate from immigration feasibility. Current Home Office guidance describes a Student-entry-clearance visa brake for out-of-country applications by Cameroon and Sudan nationals from 26 March 2026. Do not erase those nationalities from programme eligibility solely on this basis; individual route/status and university-specific restrictions require checking. LJMU has a separately documented conditional recruitment restriction.", null, null], [null, "Official source", "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-route-caseworker-guidance/student-and-child-student", null, null], [null, "Checked UTC", "2026-10-23 18:21:29", null, null]] Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 eligibility

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  • All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia.
  • Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.

Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 document information

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    How to apply for the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_236USPwhSRXvMIC to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated

      Provider deadline information: 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28?+

    All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.

    What funding does the Lee Kong Chian NUS–Stanford Fellowship on Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2027–28 offer?+

    Listed funding: US$8,000 monthly; not a two-campus residency award.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_236USPwhSRXvMIC to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: All nationalities and career stages; social-science/humanities academics or professionals with ongoing positions and research on contemporary Southeast Asia. Current official-source clarification: Contemporary Southeast Asia scholarship; no longer joint residency: Stanford-based appointment. Preserve scholarly qualifications and research-focus requirements; no African-nationality exclusion evidenced.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-01-25 — Pacific Time; clock not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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