The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme 2027 is open for applications, with a deadline of Tuesday 4 August 2026. Hosted by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, this fellowship supports post-doctoral researchers and mid-career policy makers working on policy-relevant research on big-power relations and their impact on Southeast Asia.
Successful fellows will be in residence at ISEAS for the full fellowship period. In addition, they are expected to contribute publications and present their research through an in-house seminar.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 4 August 2026
Eligible Countries: Not specified – please see official page
Program Duration: Minimum of two (2) months and up to six (6) months; successful applicants are expected to be in residence for the duration of their fellowship.
Program Location: Singapore (ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute)
Funding/Benefits: fixed monthly stipend (inclusive of a housing subsidy) for the duration of their fellowship at ISEAS and round-trip economy airfare between their home country and Singapore.
Award Provider: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
About this Program
This visiting fellows programme supports research on big-power relations and how they affect Southeast Asia. Therefore, it is designed for applicants whose work connects academic or policy research with current regional issues.
Fellows will spend their fellowship period at ISEAS in Singapore. During that time, they are expected to engage with the institute’s research environment and contribute to its intellectual community.
Eligibility Criteria
- Post-doctoral researchers
- Mid-career policy makers
- Mid-career policy makers may not have a Ph.D., provided their CV/Resume shows appropriate professional experience and research interest
What Fellows Receive: Fixed monthly stipend (inclusive of a housing subsidy), round-trip economy airfare between home country and Singapore, access to office space, computer equipment and IT services, access to the ISEAS Library and other facilities, and an invitation to meet Professor Wang Gungwu where possible.
Program Components
- Be in residence at ISEAS for the duration of the fellowship
- Contribute to ISEAS Perspective and ISEAS Fulcrum publications
- Speak at an in-house seminar on research findings
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents. Also, referees must send recommendation letters directly by email.
- Application form and supporting documents uploaded via FormSG
- CV/Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation (referees to email letters to [email protected])
Application form: https://form.gov.sg/69f7ff9dc40695cac62afd49
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
