APARC Fellowship and Training Opportunities

China Policy Fellowship
Awarded annually to one mid-career to senior-level expert with extensive research experience on issues vital to U.S. China policy and influence in the policymaking process
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Taiwan Program Visiting Fellowship
Awarded to one mid-career to senior-level expert with extensive experience studying contemporary Taiwan. The fellowship research focus centers on issues related to how Taiwan can meet the challenges and opportunities of economic, social, technological, environmental, and institutional adaptation in the coming decades. Preference is given to candidates from Taiwan.
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Lee Kong Chian National University of Singapore-Stanford Fellowship on Southeast Asia

Awarded annually to one or two experts researching contemporary Southeast Asia. Candidates must have professional backgrounds and current, ongoing professional positions related to the social sciences or humanities. Fellows spend 3-4 months at the National University of Singapore and Stanford.

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Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Visiting Fellowships
The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) addresses Asia's emergent social, cultural, economic, and political challenges. Housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin, the Lab's research focuses on four themes: "Talent Flows and Development,” "Nationalism and Racism," "U.S.-Asia Relations," and "Democratic Crisis and Reform." SNAPL accepts applications for visiting fellows from the Asia-Pacific region to begin in the fall quarter of the academic year. The lab seeks scholars and professionals with a PhD or a substantial record of professional achievement related to its research themes.
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Visiting Scholar Positions
Open to individuals who wish to dedicate time to research and writing relevant to Shorenstein APARC’s long-term interests. Visiting scholars are expected to provide their own means of support. 

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Global Affiliate Visiting Fellowships
Awarded to Asian corporations and public-sector institutions that have become Shorenstein APARC global affiliate members and may nominate accomplished personnel to spend one academic year at the Center as Global Affiliate Visiting Fellows.
 Administered by our Global Affiliates Program.
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APARC Predoctoral Fellowship
Shorenstein APARC supports Stanford Ph.D. candidates who specialize in contemporary Asia topics.
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APARC Ongoing Research Assistant Positions 

Shorenstein APARC and our faculty often seek dedicated undergraduate and master’s students to work as RAs on specific research projects. Visit our Research Assistant Internships page for current openings.
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APARC Summer Research Assistant Internships
Shorenstein APARC offers summer RA internships to current Stanford students. Research assistants work with assigned APARC faculty members on varied issues related to the politics, economies, populations, security, foreign policies, and international relations of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. 
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Other Asia-Focused Opportunities for Stanford Students

Summer Internships and Field Research Opportunities Offered by Other Stanford Units
We curate Asia-based summer internships and other opportunities involving work on Asia-related research projects offered to Stanford students by non-APARC campus units. Some opportunities involve APARC faculty as mentors or advisors.
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John and Jackie Lewis Fund 
The Fund supports University graduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students working on matters related to Asia. It is administered by the Center for International Security and Cooperation.
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Past Opportunities

APARC Diversity Grant (currently on pause)
Shorenstein APARC's diversity grant supports Stanford undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented minorities who are interested in contemporary Asia.
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