IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship Programme 2026-2027 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: September 15, 2025

Applications are open for the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) Asia in the World Fellowship Programme 2026-2027. The IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship is a 12-month initiative for early- to mid-profession researchers from round the world who search to broaden their views past their explicit geography, establishment, or self-discipline.

The fellowship runs from October 2026 to October 2027. During this era, fellows take part in a 3-part programme:

• In the first part, fellows are required to reside in Leiden, the Netherlands, for six months.
• This is adopted by a second part of three to 5 months at a co-host establishment (see the checklist of companion establishments on this web page underneath part 2 tab). 
• The remaining part takes place again at IIAS in Leiden. 

Benefits

Fellows rewarded the IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship obtain:

• A month-to-month stipend of €1250 throughout the residency in Leiden. The stipend for the second part will likely be decided by the co-host establishment.
• Housing in Leiden (approx. 20-minutes strolling distance from the institute). And housing throughout the interval at the co-host establishment.
• A one-time journey grant of as much as €1000, overlaying journey to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport and your subsequent vacation spot.
• Opportunities for skilled improvement (resembling outings, workshops and different actions).
• Please be aware: IIAS doesn’t present further funding for participation in educational conferences, workshops, or symposia throughout the fellowship interval. Fellows could take part in such occasions at their very own expense.

Eligibility

• Applicants will need to have a PhD. Applicants finalising their PhD could apply, supplied that their protection/viva takes place no later than 15 February 2026. Confirmation of this date out of your college is required earlier than any fellowship award will be confirmed.
• Applicants should be absolutely accessible from October 2026 to October 2027. The fellowship can’t start earlier or later than October, nor can or not it’s concluded prematurely. Selected fellows should arrive throughout the first week of October 2026.
• Applicants who’re at present employed or affiliated with one other establishment should safe official launch from their duties for the full length of the fellowship. This fellowship will not be held in mixture with different fellowships or employment contracts.
• Applicants planning to conduct fieldwork are strongly suggested to finish this previous to the begin of the fellowship. IIAS doesn’t present funding for fieldwork actions throughout the fellowship interval.

Application

Applications should embody the following:

• Completed IIAS Fellowship Application Form, together with all required uploads
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• Work plan
• (Reference letters will solely be required for shortlisted candidates)

Submission Requirements

• All supplies should be submitted through the on-line application type. 
• Files bigger than 4MB won’t be accepted. 
• Please identify your information utilizing the following format: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_FILENAME.doc/pdf.

Click here to apply

For extra data, go to Asia in the World Fellowship.