Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2026 Singapore (Fully Funded)

Now Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2026 applications are open. It is a Fully Funded 2-month ISEAS (Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore) Fellowship. Objectives of the fellowship are to provide access to information on Next Generation of Young Leaders, Policymakers, and Young Scholars to world powers dynamics and their impact on Southeast Asia through International Politics and Security, Regional Economics, and Digital Technology on US-China Relations, China's Rise, and their implications for Southeast Asian states, South China Sea, China-ASEAN relations. Fellowships will be open to all Singapore, and ISEAS will cover all costs. Sophisticated Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2026 in Singapore requirement and application procedure is given below.

 

About Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2026 in Singapore

Host Country: Singapore

Location: Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore

Duration: 2 Months

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 30th July 2025

 

Financial Benefits

The Scheme Offers:

Airfare Tickets

Monthly Stipend

Housing Subsidy

Office Space

Computer Equipment

IT Services

ISEAS Library.

Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme, established by Singapore's ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, to commemorate Professor Wang Gungwu, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 17 years of service award.

 

The Fellows, whilst on fellowship, shall be requested to arrange for an interview with Professor Wang Gungwu, as convenient to him.

 

Fellowship Objective

The Fellowship aims to invite Scholars overseas to learn about Great Power relations worldwide and how they are practiced in Southeast Asia, such as:

 

US-China relations and how the latter transformed Southeast Asia

Asia Pacific security issues (e.g., South China Sea, China-ASEAN relations)

International/regional initiatives for economic cooperation and what choice is being offered on the table (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership)

Emergence of China and its effects on Southeast Asian society

Utilization of electronic media and technology by nations for the spread of their interest and making an impact in Southeast Asian nations.

 

Eligibility Criteria

All Citizens.

Mid-career researchers, postdoctoral fellows.

Non-Ph.D. or equivalent degree researchers.

Ph.D.-less candidates must be professional with CV/Resume research interest.

 

Documents Required

Cover Letter

CV/Resume

Research Statement (3 pages, double-spaced) with:

Research topic, research method, duration, and desired outcomes

Residence at ISEAS during Fellowship period

Two Letters of Reference

Partial/full cost-sharing proposal (if applicable).

 

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