The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026, hosted by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, is a fully funded research fellowship designed for postdoctoral researchers and mid-career policymakers. The fellowship aims to support research on Southeast Asia's regional issues, including political, economic, and social developments.(Opportunities Corners, GrabScholarships)
Fellowship Details
- Duration: 2 to 6 months
- Location: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore
- Benefits:
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Fixed monthly stipend (inclusive of housing subsidy)
- Access to office space, IT facilities, and the ISEAS Library
- Opportunity to engage with Professor Wang Gungwu, subject to availability (Scholarships Corner, Careers@Gov Singapore, Campus Buzz)
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Postdoctoral researchers or mid-career policymakers
- Mid-career policymakers without a Ph.D. may apply if they possess relevant professional experience and research interests (Opportunities Corners)
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
- Research Statement (maximum 3 pages, double-spaced), detailing:
- Research area
- Methodology
- Timeline
- Expected outputs
- Proposed duration of fellowship at ISEAS
- Two Letters of Reference
- Proposal for partial/full cost-sharing (if applicable)(Facebook, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Scholarships Corner)
Application Process
- Submission: Email all application materials to development@iseas.edu.sg
- Email Subject Line: "Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026 – [Your First Name and Last Name]"
- Reference Letters: Referees should send their letters directly to the same email address with the subject line: "Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2026 – [Reference Letter for First Name and Last Name]" (Campus Buzz, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Scholarships Future)
Deadline
- Application Deadline: 30 July 2025 (GrabScholarships)
For more information, please refer to the official fellowship page.
