Asia-Pacific Research Center Fellowships 2026-28: Fellowships at Stanford

Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), part of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, is inviting applications for its 2026–2028 fellowship opportunities. Based in California’s Silicon Valley, APARC is a leading hub for research, policy dialogue, and academic exchange on the Asia-Pacific region, covering East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and cross-Pacific relations.

These fellowships provide early-career scholars, mid-career professionals, and senior experts from around the world with the opportunity to conduct independent research, engage with Stanford faculty, and contribute to policy discussions on Asia-Pacific affairs. Each program offers competitive funding, in-residence support at Stanford, and access to a vibrant international academic community.

With specialized tracks in health policy, Japan studies, contemporary Asia, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and policy-oriented themes such as U.S.–Asia relations, nationalism, and democratic reform, the APARC fellowships are designed to attract scholars and practitioners addressing the most pressing challenges in the Asia-Pacific. Application deadlines vary by fellowship, beginning December 1, 2025.

Asia-Pacific Research Center Fellowships Details

1: Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-27

• Fellowship: Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Type / Level: Postdoctoral (recent PhD)
• Duration: 1 year (minimum 10 months; appointment begins fall quarter 2026)
• Benefits: Salary commensurate with Stanford policy (an example annual rate of $80,000 is provided, prorated for a 10-month appointment) plus $3,000 in research funds. Fellows are expected to be in residence, present in seminars, and participate in APARC publications.
• Eligibility: Recent doctoral graduates (PhD) working on health or health-policy topics relevant to the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants should be prepared to be in residence for the term.
• Research Focus: Contemporary health and health-policy issues in the Asia-Pacific, especially topics relevant to developing countries in the region (comparative and policy-oriented work).
• Deadline: December 1, 2025.

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2: Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-27

• Type / Level: Postdoctoral (recent PhD)
• Duration: 1 year (beginning fall quarter 2026)
• Benefits: Financial support per Stanford policy; fellows participate in APARC seminars and research events. (The program page instructs applicants on application materials and in-residence expectations.)
• Eligibility: Recent PhD recipients working on contemporary Japan across disciplines (political science, economics, sociology, law, policy, IR, etc.).
• Research Focus: Contemporary Japan across multiple disciplines, politics, economy, society, law, policy, and international relations. 
• Deadline: December 1, 2025.

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3: Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellowship on Contemporary Asia 2026-27

• Type / Level: Postdoctoral (junior scholars) — APARC (Shorenstein)
• Duration: 1 year (beginning fall quarter 2026)
• Benefits: Fellowship support (salary and research support per Stanford/APARC policies); fellows expected to produce original research, participate in seminars, and engage with APARC programs. APARC typically offers two postdoctoral positions in this fellowship cycle.
• Eligibility: Junior scholars (recent PhD) with research on political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific or on international relations / international political economy of the region.
• Research Focus: Political, economic, or social change in Asia-Pacific (Northeast, Southeast, South Asia) or IR/political economy of the region.
• Deadline: December 1, 2025.

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4: Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) — Postdoctoral Fellowships (2026–2028)

• Type / Level: Postdoctoral (two-year appointment)
• Duration: 2 years (beginning fall quarter 2026; possibility of extension depending on funding/performance)
• Benefits: Two-year salary and benefits (set by Stanford policy for postdocs). Each fellow will lead a thematic collaborative research group, mentor students, and support SNAPL programming. Application materials include three recommendation letters emailed separately. 
• Eligibility: Scholars with strong interdisciplinary interests in contemporary Asia; recent PhDs are typical postdoc applicants. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead collaborative research and engage in policy outreach. 
• Research Focus: Applicants select one of four tracks: Talent Flows & Development, Nationalism & Racism, U.S.-Asia Relations, or Democratic Crisis & Reform. SNAPL particularly welcomes work that is collaborative and policy-relevant.
• Deadline: December 1, 2025.

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5: Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) — Visiting Fellowships (2026–27)

• Type / Level: Visiting scholar/fellow (mid-career or established researchers/professionals)
• Duration: 1 year (beginning fall quarter 2026)
• Benefits: In-residence appointment with research support; Stanford sometimes provides supplementary stipends for visiting fellows (one listing noted a $30,000 supplementary stipend for visiting fellows—check the specific visiting-fellow page for the exact offer). Visiting fellows participate in SNAPL programming and public events. 
• Eligibility: PhD holders or professionals with substantial records related to SNAPL themes; one visiting position in 2026–27 is dedicated specifically to research on the Philippines. Applicants are typically researchers from the Asia-Pacific region.
• Research Focus: Any of the four SNAPL tracks (see above), with at least one position focused on Philippines research.
• Deadline: March 1, 2026 (for visiting positions).

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6: Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship 2026–27

• Type / Level: Visiting fellow (mid-career to senior expert)
• Duration: 1 year (beginning fall quarter 2026)
• Benefits: In-residence fellowship with research support and opportunities to present at APARC events. (Specific stipend details are announced on the program page; check the fellowship posting for exact terms.)
• Eligibility: Scholars and senior professionals whose work focuses on contemporary Taiwan—economic, social, technological, environmental, or institutional adaptation issues. Typically mid- to senior-career applicants. 
• Research Focus: Contemporary Taiwan—policy, economy, society, technology, environment, institutional adaptation, and related topics. 
• Deadline: March 1, 2026 (typical for visiting fellowships posted in the APARC announcement; confirm on the program page).