To all the researchers and midcareer professionals seeking fully funded international fellowships abroad, today at Opportunities Radar, we are here with an exciting visiting fellowship in Singapore that you should not miss out on. Applications are open for the Wang Gungwu Visiting fellowship 2026. A prestigious fellowship program hosted by the Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore is seeking applications from outstanding post-doctoral researchers and mid-career policymakers from all around the world to participate and experience relevant research in the areas related to international politics and security, regional economics, and digital technology.
The fellowship aims to train the next generation of scholars and policymakers to understand how global major powers influence Southeast Asia through policy-relevant research in the focus areas that we will discuss later in this post. This is a fully funded fellowship in Singapore, all the costs related to the fellowship will be beard by the host organization, which includes Air travel coverage, monthly stipend, library access, accommodation, and much more. The fellowship was established by the Yousaf Ishak Institute in the honour of Professor Wang Gungwu, the former Chairman of its Board of Trustees complementing his 17 years of service.Â
Fellowship does not change any application fee while applying – interested applicants need to submit their applications by July 30th, 2025. Read more details about the fellowship below.
Wang Gungwu Visting Fellowship 2026 Details
- Country: Singapore
- Open for: All Nationals
- Location: Yusaf Ishak Institute
- Duration: 2-6 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: July 30th, 2025
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Fellowship Benefits
The Yusof Ishak Institute covers all the costs related to the fellowship, which include:
- Round-trip air travel coverage
- A competitive stipend to cover living expenses
- Housing allowance and office space in the institute
- Fellows will meet  Professor Wang Gungwu
- Access to Computer equipment, IT services, and other library facilities
Research Areas
The duration of the fellowship is 2-6 months, during which fellows will be engaged in relevant research on international politics, regional economics, and digital technology in the following research focus areas:
- US-China relations and their impact on Southeast Asia
- Security issues in Asia Pacific
- Progress of global and regional economic initiatives
- Rise of China and the impact on Southeast Asia
- Use of Digital Media by countries to further their interest in Southeast Asia
Who can Apply?
Applicants are invited they fulfill the following criteria:
- The Yusof Ishak Institute is accepting applications from all nationals
- Open for Postdoctoral researchers and mid-career policy makers
- Mid-career policy makers without a PhD degree, with an appropriate level of professional and research interest, can apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- An updated Resume or CV
- Research Statement that addresses:
- Area of research, methodology, timeline, and outputs
- Duration of fellowship
- Two letters of reference
- Partial or Full cost-sharing proposal
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- Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2026-27 in USA
- UCD Visiting Fellowships 2025 at University College Dublin
How to Apply for 2026 Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Program?
Applicants fulfilling the required criteria need to apply via email to development@iseas.edu.sg with subject line “Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026” – [First Name and Last Name].
The two reference letters need to be emailed to:development@iseas.edu.sg with the subject line: Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026 – [Reference Letter for First Name and Last Name]
Deadline: All the applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday 30, July 2025.
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