CSEAS Fellowship 2027 at Kyoto University in Japan
Country: Japan
Category: Fellowship
Host Institution: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The CSEAS Fellowship 2027 is a visiting scholarship opportunity at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. It is designed for accomplished scholars who want to spend time in Kyoto to conduct research, write, and develop scholarly work connected to their field of study. CSEAS presents the fellowship as part of a long-running visiting scholarship program supported by substantial scholarly resources and a multidisciplinary academic environment.
CSEAS Fellowship 2027 Overview
CSEAS states that its visiting scholarship program has been in place since 1975. According to the page, more than 450 researchers have used the Center’s resources for multidisciplinary research and for developing comparative, historical, and global perspectives on Southeast Asia. The Center says it welcomes scholars and researchers working on comparative and regional issues from a multi-area perspective.
The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, and fourteen fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship terms run for three to six months. For the 2027 call, the page lists five fellowships, including one librarian position, and shows availability from March 1, April 1, May 1, and June 1, 2027. CSEAS also notes that it may offer a different period than the one proposed by the applicant because of slot availability.
What the Fellowship Covers
Successful applicants receive financial support in several areas. CSEAS says the fellowship provides an appropriate stipend for international travel and living expenses in Kyoto. It also provides research funds, and domestic travel funds may be allocated subject to government regulations. In addition, Visiting Research Scholars are treated as employees of Kyoto University and are therefore subject to some University regulations.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
• They must be accomplished scholars of high standing.
• They must be under 65 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Applicants over 65 are considered only in exceptional cases.
• Applicants without a PhD are not eligible unless they have prior approval from a CSEAS faculty member to act as their counterpart.
• Current graduate degree students and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible.
• Only experienced librarians may apply for the library position.
• Previous CSEAS fellows may apply again only after six years have passed since the completion of their earlier fellowship.
Fellowship Activities and Expectations
CSEAS encourages fellows to take part in its conferences, seminars, and workshops. It also encourages submissions to the Center’s publications. At the same time, fellows are expected to live in Kyoto for the full fellowship period and to deliver a public lecture during their term.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the online form. After that, the required supporting files must be sent separately in PDF format by email to grants@cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
Required Documents
• A completed online application form
• A curriculum vitae of no more than 5 pages, including a list of major publications
• A research plan for the fellowship term, limited to 2 pages and prepared using the required form, with double spacing and paragraph descriptions
• Two recommendation letters, which referees must send directly to CSEAS by email on institutional letterhead
Deadline
Applications for the 2027 fellowships must arrive no later than April 30, 2026. CSEAS states that it cannot respond to individual follow-up queries about results by email, fax, or telephone. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of July 2026.
