Summary The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) in Leiden, the Netherlands, is currently accepting applications for the Asia in the World Fellowship 2027. This fully funded 9-month residential program brings together scholars, practitioners, artists, and knowledge professionals from around the world. The fellowship aims to investigate Asia’s role in tackling global concerns through multidisciplinary study, enabling early to mid-career professionals to extend their horizons beyond their specific regions or fields and conduct research in one of the top Asian studies institutes in Europe.
- 🌏 Asia in the World Fellowship Program 2027 is a fully funded 9-month residential fellowship hosted by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden, Netherlands.
- 🎓 Open to applicants from all nationalities, especially early- to mid-career researchers and knowledge professionals.
- 🏛️ The fellowship promotes multidisciplinary research exploring Asia’s role in addressing global challenges.
- 💰 Funding includes: round-trip airfare, free accommodation, monthly stipend, and professional development activities.
- 🤝 Fellows will collaborate with international scholars, expand their academic network, and participate in IIAS-hosted events.
- 📚 Research areas include Asian societies, international relations, climate change, migration, sustainable development, digital transformation, public policy, economics, history, social sciences, arts, cultural heritage, and environmental studies.
- 🔬 Interdisciplinary research proposals are highly encouraged.
- 📄 Required documents: completed application form, updated CV/Resume, research proposal, motivation statement, and publication list (if applicable).
- ✅ Eligibility: Applicants must be affiliated with universities, research institutes, think tanks, museums, or similar institutions, possess relevant expertise, and submit an original research proposal aligned with IIAS priorities.
Designation Asia in the World Fellow
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Offered by | International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) |
| Duration | 09 Months |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Netherlands |
| Last Date | 10 September 2026 |
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Research Area
IIAS welcomes multidisciplinary research related to Asia and encourages initiatives that address global challenges, including:
- Asian societies and cultures
- International relations & Global governance
- Migration and mobility
- Climate change & Environmental studies
- Sustainable development & Urban development
- Digital transformation
- Public policy
- Arts, humanities, and Cultural heritage
- History, Political science, Economics, and Social sciences
- Note: Applicants from interdisciplinary fields are strongly encouraged to apply.
Location
International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden, Netherlands.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Nationality: Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Professional Background: Applications are accepted from researchers and knowledge professionals at universities, research institutes, think tanks, museums, and other relevant institutions.
- Expertise: Candidates must possess knowledge pertinent to their proposed study project.
- Proposal Quality: Strong academic quality, innovation, and originality are essential components of the submitted research proposals.
- Alignment: The proposed study must be in line with the Asia in the World program and IIAS’s core research priorities.
- Availability: Applicants must be fully available to carry out their studies during the 9-month fellowship timeline.
Job Description / Benefits
Selected fellows will engage in a groundbreaking program designed to revolutionize conventional approaches to Asian studies. Participants are expected to actively conduct research, discuss ideas with field experts, and help create future international partnerships.
The fully funded fellowship provides the following financial and professional benefits:
- Round-trip airfare travel costs
- Free housing
- Monthly stipend
- Access to activities for professional development
- Opportunities to conduct research in one of the top research settings in Europe
- Collaboration with academics from other fields and disciplines
- Attendance at IIAS-hosted academic activities and events
- The chance to create a global academic network and make independent research more visible
How to Apply
- Review the fellowship guidelines and prepare your required documents: a completed application form, an updated CV/Resume, a detailed research proposal, a motivation statement, and a publication list (if applicable).
- Candidates must submit their full applications online via the official IIAS application system.
- Visit the Official Link provided on the webpage to begin the application process and find out more details.
Last Date for Apply
10 September 2026
