The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL), housed at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC), offers two visiting fellow positions for 2027–2028, starting in fall quarter 2027.
Visiting fellows research one or more of the lab’s four themes — Talent Flows and Development, Nationalism and Racism, U.S.-Asia Relations, Democratic Crisis and Reform — alongside postdoctoral fellows, Stanford faculty and students. One position is dedicated to research on the Philippines.
Benefits & funding
- US$30,000 supplementary stipend.
- One academic year in residence at APARC, taking part in center and lab activities.
- Access to Stanford research facilities; university lecture courses may be audited free, with the instructor’s permission.
Eligibility
- Researchers and professionals from Asia / the Asia-Pacific region; the page does not say whether this means nationality or where you are based.
- A PhD (selection criteria); the call also mentions candidates with substantial records of professional achievement.
- An ongoing external institutional affiliation, kept throughout the appointment while on leave from it (application form).
- Proficiency in English.
- Open to all ranks; mid-career professionals with strong research and publication records are preferred.
Application process
- 1Complete the online form and upload, in English, a letter of request with a detailed proposal for your work at the lab and collaboration with the lab team, plus a full academic CV with publications.
- 2Have two referees email their letters to the lab by March 1, 2027; the application is complete only once both arrive.
Program timeline
Application and reference deadline
March 1, 2027
Fellowship begins
Fall quarter 2027