Asia in the World Fellowship 2027/28 (Fully Funded)

The Asia in the World Fellowship is an international research fellowship hosted by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) in Leiden, the Netherlands. It brings together researchers, artists, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to explore Asia’s role in addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The fellowship is fully funded and runs for 12 months, with participants spending time at IIAS in Leiden to conduct their research and engage with a global scholarly network.

Round airfare travel, free housing, monthly stipend, professional development activities; opportunity to conduct research and build an international academic network.

Open to applicants from all nationalities; researchers from universities, research institutes, think tanks, museums and other organizations may apply.

Submit an online application through the official IIAS application system.