The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme honours Professor Wang Gungwu, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) for his distinguished tenure of 17 years at the Institute.
Application Deadline- 30 July 2025
Fellowships may be for a minimum of two (2) months and up to a period of six (6) months, subject to approval by ISEAS. Successful applicants are expected to be in residence at ISEAS for the duration of their fellowship.
Expected Outputs and Publication Opportunities
Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows (WGWVF) are required to contribute to ISEAS Perspective and ISEAS Fulcrum publications in the areas of their research and speak at an in-house seminar on their research findings during their fellowship at ISEAS. As WGWVF, researchers will be part of a network of regional scholars and are welcome to contribute to ISEAS after their fellowship.
Stipend and Benefits
1. The Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme offers successful applicants a 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.
2. WGWVFs will be invited to a meeting with Professor Wang Gungwu during their fellowship, where possible.
3. Successful applicants will enjoy access to office space, computer equipment and IT services, ISEAS Library and other facilities at ISEAS, where appropriate.
4. Proposals for partial/full cost-sharing will also be considered.
Eligibility
Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme is intended for post-doctoral researchers and mid-career policy makers.
We welcome mid-career policy makers who may not have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, provided that their CV/Resume can ascertain an appropriate level of professional experience and research interest.
Application Requirements
Application period for the 2026 intake: 28 April – 30 July 2025
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