Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships for Global Scholars 2024

SNAPL is inviting researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region to apply for our visiting fellow positions to begin in fall quarter 2024. Three visiting fellow positions are available, with one of them specifically dedicated to research on the Philippines. The lab seeks scholars and professionals with PhD degrees or substantial records of professional achievement related to four research themes: “Talent Flows and Development,” “Nationalism and Racism,” “U.S.-Asia Relations,” and “Democratic Crisis and Reform.”

The visiting fellows will work alongside postdoctoral fellows, affiliated Stanford faculty, and students to conduct research on one or more of the four themes listed above. The deadline to apply for fall quarter admission is March 1, 2024. Please see below for information on how to apply.

• Table of Content
• About Stanford University
• Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
• Requirements for Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Stanford University

Stanford University was founded in 1885 by California senator Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, “to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization.”

Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships

Each visiting fellow will be offered $30,000 as a supplementary stipend. Visiting fellows are required to be in residence at the Center for the duration of the appointment and are expected to participate in Center and Lab activities throughout the academic year. The visiting fellows will participate in the annual SNAPL trip to Asia to conduct research and meet with collaborators and stakeholders. Additional privileges include access to Stanford research facilities, the opportunity to audit relevant University lecture courses without a fee (subject to permission of the instructor), and the opportunity to participate in events at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and elsewhere on campus.

Requirements for Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships Qualification

The application is open to candidates of all ranks with a PhD. There is a preference for mid-career professionals with a strong research and publication record. Visiting fellows are selected on the basis of prior professional achievements and the quality of research and publication proposals. All fellows must be visiting from and affiliated with an outside institution or organization in the Asia-Pacific region and must be proficient in the English language.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships

Duration

The appointment is for one academic year.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates interested in becoming visiting fellows must complete the following documents:

• Submit the online Application Form;
• Upload to the online form (in English):
  • A formal letter of request containing a detailed proposal of the work they wish to carry out at the Lab, including how s/he can collaborate with the lab team on research and publications;
  • A formal and complete academic CV, including a list of publications; and
• Submit two (2) letters of reference. The letters of reference should be emailed to Ms. Irene Kyoung at [email protected] by March 1, 2024. The candidate’s legal name and email address must be included on top of each required document.

For more details, visit Stanford University website.