Deadline: September 5, 2026
Applications are open for the ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant (YSRG) 2026. This grant supports postgraduate researchers from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea as part of the ASEAN-Korea Platform for Great Minds (AKPGM) project supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF). The project is implemented by the Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS).
The YSRG aims to foster the next generation of Southeast Asianists by supporting fieldwork that advances understanding of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Korea relations, and broader regional dynamics through locally grounded research and academic exchange.
Benefits
Selected grantees will receive:
- Round-trip international airfare for approved fieldwork
- A monthly fieldwork stipend (USD $1,400) for up to three months
- Honoraria (USD $200) for local research advisors
- Participation in the Young Scholar Research Workshop (Online)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of an ASEAN Member State or the Republic of Korea.
- Be currently enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral programme at a recognized institution in ASEAN or the Republic of Korea.
- Conduct research relevant to Southeast Asian Studies, ASEAN Studies, or ASEAN-Korea Studies including research on Southeast Asian societies, regional issues, or ASEAN-Korea relations.
- To promote balanced regional representation, the selection committee generally aims to award up to one grant per ASEAN Member State and the Republic of Korea, subject to the quality of applications received.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Academic quality, originality and significance of the research
- Relevance to Southeast Asian studies, ASEAN Studies, or ASEAN-Korea studies
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed fieldwork
- Applicant’s research capacity and preparedness
Application
Applicants are required to prepare and upload the following documents as part of their application.
- Research Proposal
- Host Institution Introduction (Fieldwork Site)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certificate of Enrollment (Current or Most Recent Academic Institution)
- Academic Transcript (including records up to the most recent semester)
For more information, visit ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant.
