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Posted: December 6, 2024

Announcement: Call for Applications – 2025-26 Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies

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Application Deadline: February 3, 2025, 11:59 PM ET

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The Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies is now accepting applications! This fellowship, made possible by a generous gift from L.A. Peter Gosling and Linda Yuen-Ching Lim, supports Southeast Asian scholars in advancing their research and academic careers while contributing to the development of Southeast Asian Studies within the region.

About the Fellowship

The Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to empower Southeast Asian nationals engaged in the academic profession in Southeast Asia. Fellows will focus on publishing dissertation research or undertaking new post-dissertation research, free from teaching or administrative responsibilities. The fellowship provides:

  • Duration: 10-12 months
  • Funding: US$55,000, covering research, travel, accommodation, and a reasonable stipend
  • Research Location: An academic institution in Southeast Asia or abroad, excluding the fellow’s home institution or where the doctorate was obtained

Fellows must actively contribute to Southeast Asian Studies within the region for at least two years after the fellowship period to combat “brain drain.”

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Southeast Asian nationals with single citizenship (dual nationals must commit to remaining in the region for at least two years post-fellowship)
  • Ph.D. Qualification: Awarded between 1-3 years prior to fellowship start (doctoral candidates are not eligible)
  • Field of Study: Research focused on Southeast Asia in any discipline
  • Applicants must not have held a similar Southeast Asia-focused fellowship in the past three years or be a previous recipient of the Gosling-Lim Fellowship

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the AAS application portal by the deadline. Required materials include:

  • Cover letter detailing the fellowship’s contribution to the applicant’s career and Southeast Asian Studies
  • Proof of citizenship and Ph.D. degree
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal (800-1,000 words), including budget and dissemination plans
  • Writing samples (1-2)
  • Letters of recommendation (2)
  • Letters of support from the proposed host institution and home institution

Applicants must identify a host institution with resources that will enhance their research and ensure their affiliation aligns with their goals. Preference will be given to those affiliating with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Michigan, though this is not mandatory.

For full application details and to submit your materials, visit the AAS application portal starting December 1, 2024.