Junior Resident Fellows Program
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Junior Resident Fellows Program supports Cambodian, French, and US students in immersive study, independent research, and cultural exchange to deepen their understanding of Cambodian history and society.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Six weeks of covered program costs, plus US$600–US$800 grants toward airfare, visas, and medical insurance
Summary: Supports Cambodian, French, and US students in immersive study and research on contemporary Cambodian history and society.
Key Information: Applicants must be Cambodian, French, or US citizens in undergraduate Year 3 onward or graduating in the program year.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) runs this six-week summer residency in Cambodia, funded by the Louisa Sarofim Foundation. Each year, five Cambodian, five French, and five US students live and study together at the CKS campus at Wat Damnak in Siem Reap, with time in Phnom Penh. The program combines academic study, independent research, cultural exchange, and field visits for students interested in Cambodia and Southeast Asia, particularly those considering graduate study or careers involving the region.
Teaching examines Cambodia’s ancient past, changes since independence, its post-Khmer Rouge experience, and relationships with regional neighbors and international communities. Fellows visit historical and cultural sites and meet organizations working in development, education, democracy promotion, human rights, and journalism. Research topics may span archaeology, anthropology, economics, linguistics, politics, history, environmental studies, urban development, and sociology.
