The Canada-Asia Young Professionals Fellowship Program is a nine-month, non-resident program run by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada for up to 20 graduate students and early-career professionals. Fellows examine contemporary Asia and Canada-Asia relations through virtual discussions, expert sessions, and communication workshops.
The cohort meets online once or twice a month for 60 minutes, with an average commitment of about three hours per week. The program concludes with a two-day, in-person retreat at APF Canada’s Vancouver office.
Benefits & funding
- Virtual engagement with Canadian and international experts on Indo-Pacific developments and their implications for Canada.
- Peer networking and workshops focused on written and oral communication.
- APF Canada covers travel costs for the two-day concluding retreat in Vancouver.
- The official call does not state a stipend or other allowance.
Eligibility
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Aged 22 to 30 when the fellowship begins, around September 14, 2026.
- Holding a degree in political science, international relations, law, business, economics, Asian Studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in contemporary Asia or Canada-Asia relations through coursework, professional or volunteer work, or lived experience.
- Available for the twice-monthly virtual meetings and for the two-day Vancouver retreat in early May 2027.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a current CV, transcripts for all post-secondary study, a two-page cover letter, and the names, titles, and email addresses of two academic or professional references.
- 2Merge all materials into one PDF and upload it through the official application form by the deadline.
- 3Short-listed candidates proceed to an interview; successful applicants are notified in late August.
Program timeline
Application deadline
July 19, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT
Successful applicants notified
Late August 2026
Fellowship begins
Mid-September 2026
Two-day retreat in Vancouver
Early May 2027
Fellowship concludes
May 2027