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SEARCA Fellowship Programs

Explore SEARCA's fellowship opportunities designed for researchers at different career stages. Each program offers unique pathways for collaboration, research, and professional growth.

Adjunct Fellows Program

A collaborative fellowship for distinguished researchers from SEARCA's partner institutions who wish to engage in joint research and knowledge exchange.

  • Intended for: Faculty and researchers from UC and SEAMEO institutions
  • Funding: Supported (non-salaried, project-based support)
  • Duration: 1 year (renewable)
  • Application: By invitation or nomination

Entitlement

  • Affiliation with SEARCA as an Adjunct Fellow
  • Opportunities for collaborative research and publications
  • Access to SEARCA programs, networks, and events
  • Institutional linkage and visibility within Southeast Asia

Eligibility

  • Affiliated with a SEARCA partner university or SEAMEO center
  • Strong research and publication track record
  • Preferably with a PhD or equivalent expertise
  • Endorsed or nominated by relevant institution

Visiting Research Fellows Program

A flexible fellowship for researchers who wish to conduct independent or collaborative research aligned with SEARCA's priority areas.

  • Intended for: Local and international researchers
  • Funding: May be funded, partially funded, or self-funded
  • Duration: Flexible (short-term to medium-term)
  • Application: For application or by invitation

Entitlement

  • Workspace and access to SEARCA facilities
  • Administrative and technical support
  • Opportunities for collaboration with SEARCA experts
  • Access to networks, events, and knowledge resources

Eligibility

  • Researchers with a defined research proposal aligned with SEARCA priorities
  • Affiliation with a university, research institution, or organization
  • Demonstrated research experience or expertise
  • Ability to secure funding (if not fully supported by SEARCA)

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on Sustainable Aquaculture Policy in Southeast Asia (AquASEAN Project)

A competitive, fully funded fellowship for early-career researchers seeking to advance their research and contribute to policy and development in Southeast Asia.

  • Intended for: Early-career researchers with a PhD
  • Funding: Fully funded
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Application: For application

Entitlement

  • Monthly stipend
  • Research grant support
  • Travel, visa, and insurance assistance
  • Mentorship and research supervision
  • Opportunities for publication and policy engagement

Eligibility

  • Citizen of a Southeast Asian country
  • PhD completed within the last 5 years
  • Background in agriculture, economics, or related fields
  • Strong research proposal aligned with SEARCA priorities