The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications from international students and researchers interested in policy-oriented research in Singapore. Offered by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, this prestigious and fully funded fellowship supports mid-career professionals and postdoctoral scholars seeking to examine regional developments in Southeast Asia, with a special emphasis on global power shifts, China-ASEAN relations, and international security.
The two-month fully funded research fellowship provides participants with the chance to work alongside prominent scholars, contribute to ISEAS publications, and engage with a dynamic community of regional researchers. Participants will receive financial support including travel expenses, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
Summary of the Fellowship Program:
- Fellowship Name: Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: Singapore
- Host Institution: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
- Duration: 2 Months
- Coverage: Fully Funded (Travel Expenses + Monthly Allowance + Housing Subsidy)
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
- Deadline: 30 July 2025
- Target Group: Mid-career policymakers & postdoctoral researchers
- Application Mode: Via Email
About the Fellowship
Established in honor of Professor Wang Gungwu, former Chairman of the ISEAS Board of Trustees, this fellowship recognizes his 17 years of distinguished service. Throughout the program, fellows are required to present their research at internal seminars, contribute to ISEAS’s Perspective and Fulcrum publications, and actively participate in academic discussions on regional affairs.
When circumstances allow, fellows will have the opportunity to meet Professor Wang Gungwu and become part of the expanding Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows (WGWVF) network.
Research Focus Areas
Applicants are advised to align their research proposals with the following priority thematic areas:
- Implications of U.S.-China relations for Southeast Asia
- International economic partnerships, with emphasis on the RCEP and the Belt and Road Initiative
- Societal impacts of China’s rise on Southeast Asian countries
- Digital media and technology have become pivotal in influencing regional geopolitics.
Financial Coverage
This Wang Gungwu Visiting fellowship provides the following benefits:
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Budget-friendly round-trip flights from your home country to Singapore.
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Monthly stipend that includes a housing allowance
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Access to office facilities, the ISEAS library, computing resources, and other academic materials
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Chance to work alongside ISEAS researchers and regional specialists.
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Optional cost-sharing support available for select circumstances
Eligibility Requirements
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Open to applicants of all nationalities
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Become a mid-career policy maker or postdoctoral researcher.
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Applicants without a PhD must provide evidence of substantial policy or research experience
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Demonstrate a sincere commitment to understanding Southeast Asian regional affairs, international political developments, or the complex issues surrounding economic growth and development.
Required Documents
Applicants need to provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Passport or official ID copy
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Academic Transcript
- Research Statement (3 pages, double-spaced) outlining
- Research area
- Methodology
- Timeline
- Expected outcomes
- Preferred fellowship dates at ISEAS
- Passport photo page
How to Apply?
Subject: [Your first and last name] – Application for ISEAS Wang Gungwu Guest Student Programs 2025
Application Deadline
30 July 2025.
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