Junior Resident Fellows Program
Six-week academic fellowship in Cambodia for undergraduates and recent graduates to study Cambodian history, society, and culture through research, fieldwork, and cross-cultural exchange.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: French Junior Resident Fellows Program | March 2027: American Junior Resident Fellows Program | March 2027: Cambodian Junior Resident Fellows Program
Funding Amounts: Tuition, accommodation, local transport, and some field trip costs covered; travel grants of $600–$800 for airfare/visas/insurance.
Summary: Six-week immersive academic program in Cambodia for undergraduate students and recent graduates from Cambodia, France, and the US to study contemporary Cambodian history and society.
Key Information: Program instruction is in English; applicants must substantially author their own materials.
Description
The Junior Resident Fellows Program, organized by the Center for Khmer Studies, is a six-week immersive academic experience held each summer in Cambodia. The program brings together undergraduate students and recent graduates from Cambodia, France, and the United States to engage in intensive study of contemporary Cambodian history, society, and culture. Fellows are based at the CKS campus in Siem Reap, near Angkor Wat, and also spend time in Phnom Penh. The curriculum is led by an expert in Cambodian and Southeast Asian Studies and features interactive classroom sessions, field trips to historical and cultural sites, and engagement with local organizations. Participants are required to attend all sessions, actively participate in discussions, and complete an independent research paper to present at the end of the program. The program is designed to foster cross-cultural understanding and academic growth, with all instruction in English.
