ASEAN Research Program
Forecasted
ASEAN Research Program supports U.S. scholars conducting collaborative research across Southeast Asian countries on ASEAN or U.S.-ASEAN priorities to strengthen regional understanding and cooperation.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the September 15, 2026 deadline. The research window shifts from August 2026–September 30, 2027 to August 2027–September 30, 2028; interview and application-login details also changed.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Recommendations) | September 2027 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: Country-based research award allowances, $800 research allowance, and $500 per additional intraregional trip; 3–6 months
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars conducting collaborative research in two or three Southeast Asian countries on ASEAN or U.S.-ASEAN priorities.
Key Information: Research must occur in one continuous period abroad, with no more than one visit per proposed country.
Description
The ASEAN Research Program is a Fulbright U.S. Scholar multi-country research award supporting collaborative work on issues important to ASEAN or the U.S.-ASEAN relationship. Scholars pursue research within their specialization while demonstrating its relevance to the broader region. Affiliations may include universities, think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, and research centers in the selected countries. The program aims to strengthen relationships between people in the United States and Southeast Asia through international understanding and cooperation.
Particular interests include ASEAN studies, comparative politics, dispute settlement and negotiation, economic integration and trade policy, educational policy (including technical and vocational education), environmental studies, international law and relations, marine conservation, public health, public policy, regional security, and wildlife trafficking. Regional priorities also include inclusivity, basic education, development gaps, ASEAN awareness and studies, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
