French Scholar Research Fellowships
French Scholar Research Fellowships support doctoral and senior scholars’ social sciences and humanities research on Cambodia to advance knowledge of its society, culture, and history.
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Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Partial travel and research-stay support; doctoral fellowships: 2–11 months; senior/postdoctoral fellowships: up to 9 months
Summary: Supports social sciences and humanities research on Cambodia, including regional projects with research undertaken in Cambodia.
Key Information: Open to French citizens and qualifying EU citizens; EU eligibility wording differs between the program page and application guidelines.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) supports doctoral dissertation and senior scholarly research across all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Projects may focus exclusively on Cambodia or examine Cambodia within a regional context. Research may extend to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and southern China, provided some portion is undertaken in Cambodia.
Administered with the Paris-based Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), the fellowships are funded by the Scaler Foundation and individual donors. They aim to advance knowledge of Cambodia’s society, culture, and history and help researchers integrate into Cambodian and international scholarly communities. Fellows receive direct research funding, access to CKS and in-country resources, logistical assistance, and local contacts.
