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Student Funding

Funding opportunities geared toward or applicable to students in Southeast Asia studies.

Student Funding

Unless otherwise noted, CSEAS scholarships and fellowships have been consolidated on the UH Star System. Click “Scholarships” and use the advanced search to look for the scholarships/fellowships listed below.

The Center maintains a database of scholarships which are applicable to study in and of Southeast Asia, accessible via this link: Southeast Asia Related Scholarships Database

Latest Funding News From the Center

Dissertation Research

New Mandala’s Emerging Scholar Award | Deadline: September 6, 2024

With support from the Australian National University, through this initiative New Mandala aims to promote the dissemination of outstanding PhD research on Southeast Asia to a global readership, and build emerging scholars’ skills in drafting and editing their work to reach audiences beyond academia.

The program will award 15 successful applicants A$1,000 each to work with New Mandala’s editors to prepare a 3,000 word essay based on their doctoral research, which will be published at New Mandala in early 2025.

Deadline: September 6, 2024, Apply Here!

Application deadline: October 1, 2024.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/mpm8f3hd

Getty Scholars Program | Deadline: October 1, 2024

Call for applications!!! The Getty Scholars Program announces a call for application for a residential fellowship on the topic of “Repair” for scholars and arts professionals.

Application deadline: October 1, 2024.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/mpm8f3hd

Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship | October 30, 2024

Fellowship Details
Award: $42,000 base stipend for the fellowship year, plus up to $8,000 for project-related research, training, development, and travel costs. The award also provides a separate $2,000 stipend for external mentorship.
Tenure: one year beginning between July 1 and September 1, 2025.
Completed applications must be submitted through the ACLS online fellowship administration system (http://ofa.acls.org ) no later than 9 PM Eastern Daylight Time, October 30, 2024.
Notifications will be sent via email by early April 2025.
For information on how to request reviewer feedback, see FAQ.

More info: https://www.acls.org/competitions/mellon-acls-dissertation-innovation-fellowship/

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program | Deadline: Ongoing

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world.  College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.

More info about this fellowship, visit https://fulbrightscholars.org/us-scholar-awards
Deadline: Ongoing

Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant | Deadline: Ongoing

The Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant program funds doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge. Our goal is to support vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas.

The maximum Dissertation Fieldwork Grant is $25,000. Grants are nonrenewable. There is no limit to the duration of the grant, and applicants may request funding to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design. Wenner-Gren awards do not include funds to cover institutional overhead or any fees related to the administration of our grants and fellowships.

Application deadlines are May 1 (for project start dates between January 1 and June 30 of the following year) and November 1 (for project start dates between July 1 and December 31 of the following year). The application portal opens 2 months before the deadline. It takes us 6 months to complete the review process and arrive at a final decision.

More info about this fellowship, visit https://wennergren.org/program/dissertation-fieldwork-grant/
Deadline: Ongoing

Graduate Degree Funding

Language Scholarships

Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship | Deadline: January 31, 2025

For US citizens/nationals/permanent residents enrolled full time, in residence, at UH Mānoa. Must be taking an eligible SEA language during the award period. Administered by CSEAS.
Deadline: January 31, 2025

Research Funding

ACLS Fellowships: Application deadline | September 25, 2024

Funding Opportunity! ACLS Fellowships supporting outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social science.

More info: https://tinyurl.com/mvb6zjpk
Application deadline: September 25, 2024

Luce Scholars Program 2025-2026 | Deadline: October 30, 2024

Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. We aim to strengthen relationships across borders by offering Scholars opportunities to deepen their understanding of Asia’s countries, cultures, and people. Through this yearlong immersion, the Program equips scholars with knowledge and skills to address global leadership challenges and build a more interconnected world.

More info: https://lucescholars.org/

Postdoc Funding: The Center for Asian Research-Arizona State University & ASU School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies | Deadline: Ongoing

The Center for Asian Research at Arizona State University invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar. The selected candidate will collaborate with ASU faculty in teaching and researching topics related to Asia and its global connections in a variety of capacities, including curriculum development, faculty workshops, and community engagement. The successful candidate will develop and teach one large-enrolling gateway course per semester centered on inter-Asian and interdisciplinary topics such as food, sustainability, culture, or fashion. The initial appointment is made on a fiscal year basis, as a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of a one-year renewal based upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. This position is a non-tenure track, benefits-eligible appointment. This is a grant funded position, contingent on the availability of future grant funding
More info about this funding, visit ASU webpage [new window]
Deadline: Ongoing

UH Foundation CSEAS Funding

The John Fee Embree Endowed Scholarship | Deadline: TBA

The scholarship is earmarked to assist graduate students in anthropology or sociology (or other disciplines in the absence of anthropology or sociology applicants) who are concentrating their academic work on Southeast Asia related studies at UHM. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply. Administered by CSEAS.

The Moscotti Fellowship | Deadline: March 7, 2025

This fellowship is to assist full-time, classified graduate students in a degree program at UHM in any department or program in the arts, humanities or social sciences whose area of focus is Southeast Asia. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply. Administered by CSEAS.
Deadline: March 7, 2025

UH Funding (recurring)

Previous Grants (recurring)