The Asia Health Policy Program (AHPP) at Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) is now inviting applications for its 2026-2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship. This funded opportunity aims to train the next generation of scholars focused on health and healthcare policy in the Asia-Pacific region.
About the Fellowship
The fellowship provides early-career researchers with the chance to conduct independent, original research on critical health and healthcare policy issues, especially those relevant to low- and middle-income countries in Asia. Applicants may come from diverse fields such as public policy, public health, economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, medicine, law, and health services research.
The program offers:
- A minimum 10-month appointment starting in Fall 2026
- Salary based on Stanford policy, currently prorated from $80,000 per year
- $3,000 research allowance
- Full participation in AHPP seminars, publications, and collaborative activities
Fellows must be in residence at Stanford for the entire duration of the appointment and present their findings at Center events.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have earned a PhD within three years of the fellowship start date (or M.D. within six years).
- Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2026.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in evidence-based health policy research for Asia’s low- and middle-income countries.
- Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is strongly encouraged.
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Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following in PDF format through the online portal:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement (max. 5 pages, double-spaced) outlining proposed research during the fellowship and expected publication(s)
- Two letters of recommendation emailed directly to the fellowship coordinator (kllee@stanford.edu)
Important Dates
- Application deadline: December 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Pacific Time)
- Notification of finalists: Early 2026
- Fellowship duration: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Why Apply
This fellowship offers an excellent platform to advance your research while collaborating with global health policy experts at Stanford. Past fellows have launched new projects, published extensively, and developed lasting professional networks through AHPP.
For inquiries about the fellowship or the application process, visit the Asia Health Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship.
