Asia in the World Fellowship 2026/27 – Netherlands (Fully Funded)

Asia in the World Fellowship 2026/27 – Netherlands (Fully Funded)

Host Country: Netherlands
Fellowship Name: Asia in the World Fellowship
Location: Leiden University & Co-Host Institutes
Duration: 12 Months (October 2026 – October 2027)
Deadline: 15th September 2025

Fellowship Overview

The Asia in the World Fellowship, offered by the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), is a fully funded program inviting early- to mid-career researchers from around the world to conduct innovative research in Asian Studies. The fellowship promotes global collaboration and provides participants with an exceptional opportunity to work across multiple international institutions.

Fellowship Structure

Phase 1 – Leiden, Netherlands (6 Months)

• Engage in debates and discussions

• Collaborate on research projects

• Publish your work and participate in IIAS-led activities

Phase 2 – Co-Host Institute (3–5 Months)

• Conduct research at one of the following partner institutions:

  • Airlangga Institute of Indian Ocean Crossroads (Indonesia)

  • Centre for Research in Anthropology, Portugal

  • Centro de Estudos Afro-Orientais, Brazil

  • French Institute of Pondicherry, India

  • Kasetsart University, Thailand

  • Institute for Urban Research, Malmö University, Sweden

  • Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies, Germany

  • Max Weber Forum for South Asian Studies, India

  • School of Culture Resources, Taipei National University of the Arts, Taiwan

  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain

  • International Research Laboratory Environment, Health, Societies, Senegal

  • University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Worldmaking Heidelberg University, Germany

Phase 3 – Return to IIAS in Leiden

• Share insights and research findings from the co-host experience

• Participate in closing discussions and presentations

Benefits

• Fully funded 12-month fellowship

• Support for travel, accommodation, and living expenses

• Access to IIAS resources, workshops, and research networks

• Collaboration with leading international researchers

 Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all nationalities

• Must be an early- to mid-career researcher

• PhD required (or defense confirmed by February 15, 2026)

• Fully available from October 2026 – October 2027

• Cannot hold other fellowships or job contracts during the program

• Must secure official release if currently employed

Required Documents

• IIAS Fellowship Application Form

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• List of Publications

• Detailed Work Plan

• Project Timeline

Selection Timeline:

• Shortlisted candidates notified by November 2025

• Final selection announced by February 2026

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official IIAS Fellowship portal.