Description

The 2027 Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Program in Singapore is a fellowship opportunity offered by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. It is primarily aimed at postdoctoral researchers and mid-career policymakers working on major powers and Southeast Asia. This fellowship enables recipients to conduct applied research in Singapore on international relations, security, digital technologies, or regional economic dynamics. This SkillReFlex publication summarizes key information to help applicants quickly understand the funding level, expected candidate profiles, required documents, and points to check before submitting their application. The main appeal of this opportunity related in its ability to provide tangible career advancement for selected candidates. The program offers an institutional research framework, access to ISEAS resources, and direct interaction with a community of researchers and policymakers. The announced or expected benefits include, in particular: a fixed monthly stipend, housing allowance included, a round-trip economy-class ticket, access to offices, libraries, and IT services, and the opportunity to contribute to ISEAS publications. For a serious candidate, the challenge is therefore not merely to fill out a form, but to demonstrate consistency between their background, research proposal, motivations, and the impact they hope to achieve following selection. The desired candidate profile must be read carefully. The key criteria are as follows: be a postdoctoral researcher or a mid-career decision-maker; propose a topic relevant to Southeast Asia; be able to reside at ISEAS during the fellowship; submit a complete application by August 4, 2026. Applicants should avoid generic responses and prepare a specific, well-documented application that aligns with the program’s priorities. A strong application should demonstrate what has already been achieved, what can be further developed through this opportunity, and how these achievements will be transformed into measurable outcomes. The current deadline for this call is August 4, 2026. The recommended procedure is as follows: visit the ISEAS website; prepare an applied research proposal; gather academic and professional documents; submit the application according to the official guidelines. Before submitting, it is advisable to review the official source, verify the time zone, save a copy of each response, and ensure that the required documents are complete, legible, and consistent with the information entered in the form. This listing is published as a verified opportunity, but it does not replace the organizer’s instructions. Key points to note are: expected duration of two to six months; residency in Singapore required; check the priority research areas before applying. SkillReFlex recommends never paying fees not listed on the official source, refusing to deal with unauthorized intermediaries, and reporting any suspicious pages or requests before proceeding with the application.

Official source and verification

Eligibility criteria

• be a postdoctoral researcher or a mid-career decision-maker
• propose a topic relevant to Southeast Asia
• be able to live at ISEAS during the fellowship
• Submit a complete application by August 4, 2026

Application procedure