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- Announcement: Apply Now for the 2025 Political Ecology Field School in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Deadline: January 3 at 11:59 PM (HST) Are you ready to step out of the classroom and into the field? The 2025 LuceSEA Environmental Transition Field School offers a unique, expenses-paid opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in Southeast Asia. Where: Chiang Mai, ThailandWhen: May 24 – June 27, 2025 (exact dates subject to change)Who:… Read more: Announcement: Apply Now for the 2025 Political Ecology Field School in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Apply Now: PPSEAWA Hawaii Scholarships 2025 for Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is excited to announce two scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students! 1. PPSEAWA Hawaii Scholarship 2025 2. PPSEAWA-Hawaii Miriam Deisseroth Scholarship 2025 Application Deadline: February 15, 2025 Questions? Contact Chizuko Allen at chizuko@hawaii.edu. Don’t miss your chance to… Read more: Apply Now: PPSEAWA Hawaii Scholarships 2025 for Undergraduate Students - Announcement: Call for Applications – 2025-26 Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies
The Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies, with a February 3, 2025 deadline, offers $55,000 funding for Southeast Asian nationals to advance their research over 10-12 months, requiring post-fellowship regional contributions for at least two years. - Fulbright CORE Scholar Program for Faculty and Experienced ProfessionalsApplication Deadline: Varies by Program The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters… Read more: Fulbright CORE Scholar Program for Faculty and Experienced Professionals
- East-West Center Graduate Degree FellowshipApplication Deadline: December 1, 2024. The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) while participating in educational, cultural, community-building, and leadership development programs. Fellows engage in activities that emphasize building a community dedicated to positive… Read more: East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
- Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship ProgramApplication Deadline: December 1, 2024. The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides financial support for Master’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) in approved fields of study. This scholarship aims to build human resource capacity in ADB’s developing member countries by enabling well-qualified citizens to gain knowledge in… Read more: Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program
- Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)Application Deadline: December 15, 2024. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD), sponsored by the US Department of State, provides a scholarship for one semester of non-degree study at a US college or university. Aimed at emerging student leaders, the program enhances participants’ understanding of the US while fostering leadership skills through academic coursework, community… Read more: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
- Community College Initiative (CCI) ProgramApplication Deadline: December 31, 2024 (extensions possible if on a weekend or holiday). The CCI Program offers non-degree academic and professional training for Indonesian citizens at U.S. community colleges, focusing on technical skill development, leadership training, and English language proficiency. Participants engage in internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, promoting mutual understanding and preparing… Read more: Community College Initiative (CCI) Program
- Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar ProgramApplication Deadline: December 2, 2024 The Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program supports university faculty, government officials, and professionals in the private sector, NGOs, and think tanks from ASEAN countries to conduct research in the United States. Scholars will engage in research that contributes to understanding the US–ASEAN relationship, with projects ideally focusing on regional issues… Read more: Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program
- PhD Candidate Opportunity in Language and Society in Southeast Asia at KITLV / KNAWLocation: Leiden, NetherlandsHours: 38 per weekApplication Deadline: December 1, 2024 (11:59 pm CEST) The Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV), affiliated with KNAW in Leiden, invites applications for a PhD candidate in Language and Society in Southeast Asia. This role offers an opportunity for those interested in examining language’s role in… Read more: PhD Candidate Opportunity in Language and Society in Southeast Asia at KITLV / KNAW
- Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American ArtApplication Deadline: October 30, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications for the Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art. This program supports PhD candidates researching the history of U.S. art and visual culture, including Native American art. ACLS encourages applications from diverse perspectives and institutions to enrich humanistic scholarship… Read more: Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
- Center for Khmer Studies: US Scholar Research FellowshipsApplication Deadline: November 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) invites applications for its US Scholar Research Fellowships. These fellowships support research in Cambodia or the broader Southeast Asia region, focusing on Cambodia within a regional context. Open to scholars across all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, the… Read more: Center for Khmer Studies: US Scholar Research Fellowships
- Graduate Assistant Opportunity (APME Project Coordinator) – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Closing Date: November 29, 2024 Description The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is seeking a Graduate Assistant to coordinate the Asia Pacific Museum Exchange (APME) project. This is a part-time, temporary, 11-month position, with an anticipated start date of January 2025. The position involves managing project timelines, organizing… Read more: Graduate Assistant Opportunity (APME Project Coordinator) – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa - English Language Specialist ProgramDeadline: December 31, 2024 Purpose Engages top-tier TESOL professionals in high-level projects abroad or virtually, supporting U.S. Embassy programs and public diplomacy efforts. Project Scope: Specialists work on projects such as curriculum development, ESP program implementation, and leading teacher training workshops. Projects range from two weeks to three months and can be either in-country or… Read more: English Language Specialist Program
- Princeton in Asia (PiA) Fellowship ProgramDeadline: November 1, 2024, by 11:59 PM EDT. PiA offers immersive, paid fellowships for recent graduates to work in Asia, aiming to foster mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the U.S. and Asia. Fellows are placed in a variety of sectors such as education, public health, economic development, STEM, and more. Eligibility: Compensation and Benefits… Read more: Princeton in Asia (PiA) Fellowship Program
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) ProgramDeadline: November 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time Purpose Provides U.S. students with immersive opportunities to study critical languages abroad, as well as beginner-level virtual instruction (through CLS Spark) for select languages. The program is part of a U.S. government effort to increase the number of Americans proficient in key foreign languages. Program… Read more: Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
- Blakemore Freeman FellowshipsDeadline: December 30, 2024 Purpose Supports U.S. citizens and permanent residents pursuing advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese. Funding Covers tuition, living costs, travel, and educational expenses for one academic year of intensive full-time study. Eligibility: Applicants must: Application Deadline December 30,… Read more: Blakemore Freeman Fellowships
- AMINEF Fulbright Master/Doctoral(PhD) Degree ScholarshipDeadline: February 15, 2025 Fulbright Master’s Degree Scholarship Purpose Provides Indonesian citizens the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in the U.S. (1-2 years), in fields other than patient-care or clinical medicine. Funding Covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, and health insurance. Dependents are not supported. Eligibility Application Deadline February 15, 2025 For more details, including… Read more: AMINEF Fulbright Master/Doctoral(PhD) Degree Scholarship
- 2024-2025 AIFIS-Luce Research Fellowships for Indonesian Scholars to the U.S.Deadline: December 10, 2023 Purpose Supports Indonesian graduate students, researchers, and academics to conduct research in the U.S. with a focus on fostering collaboration between Indonesian and American scholars. Funding Provides a grant of $7,000 to each of the 10 selected scholars to cover research and travel expenses. Eligibility Applicants must be Indonesian citizens with… Read more: 2024-2025 AIFIS-Luce Research Fellowships for Indonesian Scholars to the U.S.
- 2024-2025 AIFIS-CAORC Research Fellowship for U.S. Scholars to IndonesiaDeadline: December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Purpose To support U.S. graduate and post-graduate researchers conducting field research in Indonesia on any topic related to Indonesian studies, with an emphasis on collaboration with Indonesian counterparts and open-source content creation. Funding Each recipient receives a grant of up to $6,000 to cover travel, accommodation, and… Read more: 2024-2025 AIFIS-CAORC Research Fellowship for U.S. Scholars to Indonesia