Cambodian Scholar Research Fellowships
The CKS Cambodian Scholar Research Fellowships fund social science and humanities research on Cambodia by Cambodian scholars and PhD students, providing resources and support for in-country research projects.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual application period closes) | March 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Direct research funding for up to 11 months; award amount varies; includes logistical and in-country support.
Summary: Supports Cambodian scholars and PhD students in the social sciences and humanities to conduct Cambodia-focused research.
Key Information: Only Cambodian citizens currently working or studying at a Cambodian university may apply.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) offers annual research fellowships to Cambodian scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities. The fellowships support research projects focused on Cambodia or Cambodia in a broader regional or international context, provided that a portion of the research is conducted in Cambodia. Fellows receive direct research funding, access to in-country resources, logistical support, and professional contacts. Two categories of fellowships are available: Senior Research Fellowships for PhD holders and Dissertation Research Fellowships for current doctoral students. Fellowships may last up to 11 months.
