Applications Open for the 2027–2028 IIAS Asia in the World Fellowship Programme at Leiden University: Funded + Monthly Stipend €1,250 & Housing Allowance of €1,200 per month ·International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS)

Overview

This program offers a prestigious nine-month international fellowship designed for early- to mid-career researchers and knowledge professionals to undertake research through a two-phase international residency.

Eligibility

Applications are open under three categories:

• Category A – Fully Funded Academic Fellows:
  • PhD holders or candidates expected to defend their PhD by September 2026.
• Category B – Self-Funded Academic Fellows:
  • PhD holders with confirmed external or personal funding.
• Category C – Self-Funded Independent Professionals:
  • Journalists, writers, diplomats, curators, policymakers, and other professionals with relevant experience and confirmed funding.

All applicants must demonstrate a strong command of English.

Benefits

Successful applicants under the fully funded category will receive:

• A monthly stipend of €1,250 during the six-month residency in Leiden.
• A housing allowance of €1,200 per month while based in the Netherlands.
• A travel grant covering approved international travel between the fellow's home country, host institution, and the Netherlands.
• Visa support for the Dutch residence permit process.
• Access to office facilities, seminar rooms, the university library, and IIAS events.
• Participation in professional development workshops, networking activities, and collaborative research initiatives.

Funding during the initial three-month residency is provided directly by the selected co-host institution according to its local arrangements.

How to Apply

Interested researchers and professionals should complete the online application form and submit all required supporting documents, including a curriculum vitae, research proposal, and any additional materials requested by IIAS.

Deadline

Applications are open from July 1, 2026, to September 10, 2026.