Are you an aspiring researcher or a mid-career professional? Do you want to conduct research at one of Singapore’s leading institutes through a fully funded fellowship program? Here is an exciting opportunity. The ISEAS Yousof Ishak Institute in Singapore has announced the call for applications for its flagship “Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2027.” It seeks applications from talented researchers and mid-career policymakers from across the world to conduct policy-relevant research in the areas of international politics and security, regional economics, and digital technology. The minimum duration of the fellowship is 2 months, and the maximum is 6 months, subject to approval by the host institute. During the program, successful candidates will reside at ISEAS. The fellowship was established in honor of Professor Wang Gungwu, the former Chairman of its Board of Trustees, to complement his 17-year tenure at the institute.
The objective of the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows program is to train and enable the next generation of policymakers and researchers by providing them with exposure to how major global powers influence South Asia through policy-relevant research. The fellowship offers generous support to fellows, covering all costs related to the program. This support includes a competitive monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, access to office space, ISEAS facilities, and more. The host institute does not charge an application fee when applying for the program. Applications must be submitted online via the official portal. The last date for application submission is Tuesday, 4 August, 2026. Read more details below.
Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2027 Details
- Host Country: Singapore
- Host Institute: Yusaf Ishak Institute
- Open for: Open to all Nationals
- Duration: 2-6 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: August 4th, 2026
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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 fellowship spans 2-6 months, during which the selected fellow 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
- Progress of global and regional economic initiatives
- Rise of China and the impact on Southeast Asia
- Security issues in the Asia Pacific
- Use of Digital Media by countries to further their interest in Southeast Asia
Who can Apply?
The institute is accepting applications from individuals meeting the following criteria:
- Open for all nationals
- Open for Postdoctoral researchers and mid-career policy makers
- Mid-career policy makers without a PhD degree, who demonstrate an appropriate level of experience and research interest, can apply
Fellowship Outcomes
- Contribute to the institute publications in the areas of your research
- Speak at the in-house seminar on their research findings
- Become a part of the ISEAS regional scholars network
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
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Partial or Full cost-sharing proposal
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How to Apply for the 2026 Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Program?
The application process for the ISEAS visiting fellows programme is online via the official portal. Candidates meeting the required criteria need to submit the application along with supporting documents via the offical link below.
The two references must be provided at development@iseas.edu.sg with the subject line “Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2027” – [First Name and Last Name].
Deadline: All the applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Visit the official link below for more details and queries.
APPLY FOR ISEAS WANG GUNGWU VISITNG FELLOWS PROGRAMME
