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Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28

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

Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses. Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 3

Provider
Stanford University Shorenstein APARC
Host country
United States
Deadline
2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.
Funding
Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses.
Study level
Postdoctoral
Deadline
2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated

Key eligibility criteria

  • Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.

Recorded funding information

  • Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses.

About the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 (2026)

## Funding Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Stanford residency and centre participation required; completion/conferral certification due August 31, 2027. ## Eligibility Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated ## How to apply Complete the linked Shorenstein Qualtrics form; upload requested documents and arrange three recommendation letters by the deadline. Official application/programme: https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6qYm0kgOUDhAO3k ## Official sources - https://aparc.fsi.stanford.edu/education/fellowship-and-training-opportunities/shorenstein-postdoctoral-fellowship ## Source limitations Public official sources checked; no login, application submission or authenticated form test performed. No country restriction is stated and the call directs international scholars to visa support; it does not literally say all nationalities. No housing allowance promised. See visa advisory US_PP10998_2026. ## Publication recheck Official current-cycle call and award supported; dates are after the requested as-of time. Retain all programme, residence, nationality and funding exclusions in the uploaded record unless corrected here. ## 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.

Funding information

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  • Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses.

Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 eligibility

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  • Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.

Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 document information

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    How to apply for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6qYm0kgOUDhAO3k 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: Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.. 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: 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time 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.

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated

      Provider deadline information: 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time 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

    Official current-cycle call and award supported; dates are after the requested as-of time. Retain all programme, residence, nationality and funding exclusions in the uploaded record unless corrected here.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28?+

    Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.

    What funding does the Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia, 2027–28 offer?+

    Listed funding: Ten-month salary prorated from USD 83,000 annual rate, plus up to USD 3,000 research expenses.. 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: 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time 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_6qYm0kgOUDhAO3k to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Recent PhDs researching political, economic or social change in Asia, regional international relations or political economy. Doctorate no more than three years old at start; dissertation approved by June 30, 2027.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-12-01, including recommendations — Pacific Time (official wording); no clock time stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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