Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships 2026–2028

📖 About Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships

The Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) is dedicated to addressing emerging social, cultural, economic, and political challenges in Asia through interdisciplinary, problem-oriented, policy-relevant, and comparative studies. The lab is housed at Shorenstein APARC under the directorship of Professor Gi-Wook Shin.

Research Themes:

• Talent Flows and Development
• Nationalism and Racism
• U.S.-Asia Relations
• Democratic Crisis and Reform

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 25, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 01, 2025
• Category: Postgraduate, PhD, Fellowship, Fully Funded
• Location: United States

💼 Benefits of Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships

• Annual Salary: $80,000 plus benefits.
• Fellows are required to be in residence at the Center for the duration of the appointment and are expected to actively participate in Center and Lab activities throughout the academic year.
• Access to Stanford research facilities.
• Opportunity to participate in events at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and other campus events.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to scholars with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and policy engagement on contemporary Asia.
• Preference for scholars enthusiastic about collaborating closely with other Lab members across diverse thematic areas.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Steps:

1. Fill Out the Online Application Form:
   Application Form

2. Upload the Following Materials (PDF Format):

   • A formal letter detailing relevant research and experiences related to one of the research themes, including plans for solo and collaborative, co-authored publications.
   • A complete academic CV, including a list of publications.

3. Submit the Completed Application Form.

4. Email Letters of Recommendation:

   • Send THREE (3) letters of recommendation to Ms. Kerstin Norris at SNAPLcontact@stanford.edu by December 1, 2025.
   • Ensure the candidate’s legal name and email address are included at the top of each required document.

📌 Application Deadline

December 01, 2025

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries, email Ms. Kerstin Norris at SNAPLcontact@stanford.edu.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details, visit the official Stanford Next Asia Policy Lab (SNAPL) Fellowships page.

Apply directly via the Application Form.

• Each fellow will be offered an annual salary of $80,000 plus benefits.
• Additional privileges include access to Stanford research facilities and the opportunity to participate in events at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and elsewhere on campus.