Cambodian Scholar Research Fellowships
CKS fellowships fund Cambodian scholars and PhD students to conduct social science or humanities research on Cambodia, providing resources and support for in-country and comparative regional studies.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies (https://khmerstudies.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application period closing) | March 2027 (CKS Senior/Dissertation Fellowship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Direct funding for research; duration up to 11 months (long-term: 6–11 months; short-term: up to 4 months)
Summary: Supports Cambodian scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities to conduct research on Cambodia with in-country resources and funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be Cambodian citizens currently working or studying at a university in Cambodia.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) offers annual research fellowships to Cambodian scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities. These fellowships support research projects focused on Cambodia or Cambodia in a comparative regional or international context, provided that part of the research is conducted in Cambodia. Fellows receive direct funding, access to in-country resources, and logistical support. The program aims to foster academic research, professional development, and collaboration within Cambodia and the broader region.
