🌏 ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program 2025–2026: Empowering Regional Innovators
The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) has officially launched the ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program 2025–2026, a prestigious initiative designed to empower rising researchers, academics, and professionals from Southeast Asia and Japan. This fellowship provides financial support and a platform for young thought leaders to contribute to meaningful policy research that advances sustainable regional development.
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Details:
- Partial Funding
- Japan Universities
- Fellowship
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- International Students
- Japan
- 06/15/2025
🎯 About the Fellowship
The ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship is a five-month research program focused on small-scale, interdisciplinary, cross-border studies that address pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges in the ASEAN-Japan region. Selected fellows will present their findings through international webinars and publish policy briefs to influence real-world decision-making.
🌟 Program Objectives
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Strengthen economic ties between ASEAN and Japan through collaborative research
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Build long-term academic and institutional networks across the region
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Encourage innovative solutions to regional socio-economic issues
🎓 Program Level
This is a fellowship opportunity, not tied to a specific academic degree, but open to early-career researchers or professionals affiliated with Japanese or ASEAN institutions.
🧪 Eligible Research Themes
Applicants are encouraged to propose research projects that center on ASEAN, Japan, or both, in fields such as:
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Utilization of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
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Decarbonization strategies and renewable energy innovation
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Artificial Intelligence governance and workforce development
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Green supply chains and the circular economy
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Sustainable tourism practices
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Carbon trading and environmental finance
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Digital empowerment for women entrepreneurs
💰 Fellowship Benefits
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Research Grant: ¥150,000 per project
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Number of Fellowships: 4 awards available
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Exposure: Opportunities to present research via AJC-hosted webinars
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Publication: Fellows will produce a policy brief to share with regional stakeholders
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🌍 Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to nationals of ASEAN Member States and Japan, including:
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Be a citizen of an ASEAN country or Japan
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Be within 5 years of completing a PhD, or have 5–10 years of relevant work experience (without a PhD) in the ASEAN-Japan region
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Submit a research proposal aligned with the program’s core themes and demonstrate ASEAN-Japan collaboration
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Apply as an individual or as part of a small research team
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Be able to complete the research project by March 31, 2026
🗓️ Key Dates & Application Process
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Application Opens: May 26, 2025
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Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2025
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Online Interviews: July 10–15, 2025
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Fellows Announced: July 31, 2025
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Grant Disbursement: August 1, 2025
📥 How to Apply:
Submit your application via the official AJC portal:
Be sure to read the full application guidelines before submitting.
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🌐 Why You Should Apply
This fellowship is more than financial support—it’s an invitation to join a global network, gain international recognition, and influence policy across ASEAN and Japan. It’s an ideal platform for early-career researchers who want to turn ideas into impact, connect with like-minded professionals, and contribute to real solutions for sustainable regional development.
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- Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2025 in New Zealand
- KAIST Scholarships in South Korea 2025-26 [Fully Funded]
- Salford University Scholarships in UK 2025-26
- Kent Business School UK Deans Excellence Scholarship Award 2025
- Hokkaido University Japan MEXT Scholarship 2025