Asia in the World Fellowship Programme 2026–2027 – IIAS Postdoctoral Research Residency

The Asia in the World Fellowship Programme, offered by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) in Leiden, Netherlands, supports outstanding early- to mid-career researchers focusing on Asia’s global connections. The 12-month, fully funded fellowship includes immersive research residencies in Leiden and one of IIAS’s global partner institutions.

 Who Is This For?

• Early-to-mid-career scholars holding a PhD (or doctoral candidates defending by 15 February 2026) (iias.asia)
• Experts in Asian Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, or the Arts with an interdisciplinary or comparative perspective (iias.asia)
• Researchers whose work connects Asia to global contexts and aligns with IIAS’s thematic clusters: Asian Cities, Global Asia, or The Politics of Culture (gis-reseau-asie.org)

 Programme Structure & Benefits

The fellowship runs from October 2026 to October 2027, divided into:

• Monthly stipend of €1,250 during residency in Leiden; the partner institution sets additional stipend terms (iias.asia)
• Fully furnished housing in Leiden and at co-host site, plus up to €1,000 travel support (iias.asia)
• Access to seminars, workshops, research facilities, and IIAS global network activities

 Application Timeline

• Applications open: 17 July 2025
• Deadline: 15 September 2025 (iias.asia)
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit reference letters and a short video presentation (gis-reseau-asie.org)
• Final announcements: By February 2026 (iias.asia)

How to Apply

• Apply online via the official IIAS Fellowship Application Form
• Required materials include:
  • CV
  • List of publications
  • Work plan
  • (References requested after initial selection)
• All files must adhere to submission standards (<4 MB, proper naming conventions) (iias.asia)

 Official Link