[Call for Applicants] ASEAN–Korea Young Scholar Research Grant 2025

Greetings from Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS)!

The Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS) promotes interdisciplinary Southeast Asian studies across social sciences and humanities. It aims to be a research community that fosters the exchange of knowledge and information among its members and conducts support activities to encourage Southeast Asia experts.

The Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS) and with the support of the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Fund, we are pleased to announce the call for applications for the ASEAN–Korea Young Scholar Research Grant 2025.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

• This annual program is designed to support graduate students from ASEAN Member States (including Timor-Leste) and Korea who are eager to deepen their expertise in Southeast Asian and ASEAN studies. The grant provides fieldwork funding, mentorship, and opportunities for international networking with scholars and institutions across the region.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Funding for up to 3 months of fieldwork in ASEAN countries or Korea (excluding one’s home country)
• Round-trip airfare (up to USD 1,000) and a monthly stipend of USD 1,300
• Participation in the ASEAN–Korea Young Scholar Workshop, with the chance to present research findings and engage with peers and mentors
• Academic affiliation and guidance from host universities and local scholars

RESEARCH TOPICS:

The grant prioritizes a wide range of topics, from ASEAN studies and comparative or country-specific research to ASEAN-Korea relations.

• ASEAN studies and ASEAN Member States specific country studies.
• ASEAN-Korea studies and comparative research.
• ASEAN-ROK cooperation priorities (e.g., gender, climate change, sustainable development, cyber security, peacebuilding).
• ASEAN Post-2025 Vision themes (e.g., integration, connectivity, institutional development, identity politics, regional geopolitics).
• Interdisciplinary studies in science, technology, and engineering with Southeast Asian relevance.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be graduate students (Master’s or Doctoral) who are citizens of ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, or Korea, and enrolled in accredited universities in their home country. Research must focus on ASEAN studies, ASEAN–Korea relations, or comparative topics aligned with ASEAN–Korea priorities.

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