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SEAREG Pre-Dissertation Fellowship


The SEAREG Pre-Dissertation Fellowship is now calling for applications. The Fellowship consists of an award up to $5,000, made possible by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.

Deadline: February 27, 2026

Eligibility: 

  • Completed first or second year social science PhD program in the U.S or Canada, and in good academic standing.
  • Preference will be given to students in the fields of political science, economics, and sociology. Students in other fields including public policy, history, and anthropology will also be considered.
  • PhD candidates are eligible to apply.

About: 
The SEAREG Pre-Dissertation Fellowship assists social science PhD students engaged in exploratory research who must travel to Southeast Asia in order to obtain the advanced contextual knowledge needed for a high-quality dissertation proposal and a competitive application for external funding.

For more information, go here
For specific inquiries, contact jack.daly@duke.edu