French Scholar Research Fellowships
The Center for Khmer Studies fellowship funds French and EU scholars to conduct social science and humanities research in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, with in-country support and integration into local academic networks.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application submission; projected, annual window Aug 15–Nov 30)
Funding Amounts: Doctoral: up to 11 months; Postdoctoral: up to 9 months; covers travel and research costs in Cambodia.
Summary: Supports French and eligible EU scholars in the social sciences and humanities to conduct research in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, with direct funding and in-country support.
Key Information: Only individual applications (not teams); prior fellows may reapply after 3 years with new results/publications.
Description
This fellowship program, administered by the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) in partnership with the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), provides direct research funding, logistical support, and access to in-country resources for French scholars and eligible EU citizens conducting research in the social sciences and humanities focused on Cambodia. Research may also extend to other mainland Southeast Asian countries (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, southern China) as long as part of the research is conducted in Cambodia. The program is open to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and aims to foster integration into the Cambodian and international academic community, advance knowledge on Cambodian society and culture, and support both independent and collaborative research projects.
