SEAREG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028

The SEAREG Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month placement for early career scholars to conduct independent research at a partner university in Southeast Asia. The fellowship supports research, mentoring, institutional engagement and professional development, and includes presentation opportunities at SEAREG’s annual Southeast Asian workshop. One fellow will be hosted at one of four partner institutions across Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam during July 2027–June 2028.

Postdoctoral salary; research expense funding; mentorship from a SEAREG Executive Council member; travel support to present at SEAREG workshop; access to regional academic networks and collaborations.

Early career researchers and recent doctoral graduates specialising in Southeast Asian studies; applicants must secure a letter of support from a mentor at the intended host university and actively engage with the preferred host before applying.

Engage with preferred host institution and obtain a letter of support from a mentor at that host; submit an application via the programme portal beginning September 1, 2026.