Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Kyoto University CSEAS Fellowship in Japan is a prestigious opportunity for accomplished researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world. Hosted by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at Kyoto University, this program allows participants to conduct independent research, collaborate with experts, and engage in academic activities in Japan. The fellowship aims to promote research activities in and on Southeast Asia, as well as comparative and regional issues from a multi-area perspective.

This is a fully-funded fellowship. It provides comprehensive financial support including: * International airfare to and from Japan. * A monthly stipend for living expenses. * Funds for domestic travel within Japan (if required). * Research funds to support academic work.

* Nationality: Open to researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world. * Age: Applicants must be accomplished scholars of high standing who are under 65 years of age at the time of the fellowship appointment. Applicants over 65 may be considered in exceptional cases. * Academic Status: A PhD is generally required. Applicants without a PhD are ineligible unless they have obtained prior approval from a CSEAS faculty member to serve as their counterpart. This fellowship is not open to individuals currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or engaged in postdoctoral studies. * Experience: Applicants should be experienced researchers or professionals in relevant fields with a strong academic or professional background. They must be engaged in research related to Southeast Asia or broader regional/global issues. Experienced librarians are eligible to apply for the library position. * Previous Fellows: Scholars who have previously held a CSEAS fellowship are eligible to reapply only after six years have passed since the completion of their fellowship. * Contribution: Applicants should be able to contribute to academic collaboration during their stay.

Applicants are generally required to submit the following documents: * A completed online application form. * A curriculum vitae (CV/Resume) that must not exceed 5 pages and must include a list of all major publications. * A research plan for the fellowship term (a concise overview of your research project for your stay at CSEAS, within 2 pages, using the provided form, double-spaced with paragraph descriptions). * Two Recommendation Letters (applicants must contact their referees and request them to send their letters directly to CSEAS via email, written on their institution's letterhead).

Applicants must apply through the official Kyoto University (CSEAS) website. 1. Complete the online application form. 2. Attach the required documents (CV, research plan) as PDF files and send them via email to [email protected]. 3. Ensure your two referees send their recommendation letters directly to CSEAS via email, using their institution's letterhead. Access the application details and guidelines on the official CSEAS website.

This is a highly competitive program with limited slots each year. The duration of the fellowship is up to 6 months. Selected scholars will have the opportunity to conduct independent research, collaborate with leading researchers, participate in academic events, publish research outputs, and access academic resources and facilities at Kyoto University.