2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant for Postgraduate Researchers
The 2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant (YSRG) supports postgraduate researchers from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea. The grant supports fieldwork that advances understanding of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Korea relations, and wider regional dynamics through locally grounded research and academic exchange. Selected grantees receive international airfare, a USD 1,400 monthly fieldwork stipend for up to three months, and additional programme support. Applications close on 5 September 2026.
Quick Overview
Programme: 2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant (YSRG)
Opportunity Type: Research Grant
Project: ASEAN-Korea Platform for Great Minds (AKPGM)
Implementing Organization: Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS)
Eligibility: Postgraduate researchers from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea
Fieldwork Stipend: USD 1,400 per month for up to three months
Deadline: 5 September 2026
About the ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant
The Young Scholar Research Grant forms part of the ASEAN-Korea Platform for Great Minds (AKPGM) project.
The project is supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF) and implemented by the Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies.
The grant aims to foster the next generation of Southeast Asianists. It supports fieldwork that can contribute to greater understanding of:
• Southeast Asia
• ASEAN-Korea relations
• Broader regional dynamics
The programme places particular emphasis on locally grounded research and academic exchange.
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Grant Benefits
Selected grantees receive several forms of research and fieldwork support.
✓ Round-trip international airfare for approved fieldwork
✓ Monthly fieldwork stipend of USD 1,400 for up to three months
✓ USD 200 honoraria for local research advisors
✓ Participation in the Young Scholar Research Workshop, conducted online
The financial support is specifically linked to approved fieldwork and participation in the research grant programme.
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Who Can Apply
The official call states that the grant supports postgraduate researchers from ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea.
Applicants should be pursuing research connected to the programme’s aim of advancing understanding of Southeast Asia, ASEAN-Korea relations, or broader regional dynamics.
Research Focus
The Young Scholar Research Grant supports fieldwork-based research and academic exchange.
Proposed research should contribute to understanding topics connected to Southeast Asia and regional relations. The programme particularly seeks to strengthen the development of the next generation of Southeast Asianists.
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Application Process
Interested applicants must follow the application guidelines provided on the official programme website.
Applicants should review the programme requirements carefully and submit their application through the official route before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant is:
5 September 2026
Official Link
Review the official programme details and follow the application instructions provided on the official programme page.
View the Official 2026 ASEAN-Korea Young Scholar Research Grant Page
