US Scholar Research Fellowships
CKS US Scholar Research Fellowships fund social sciences and humanities research on Cambodia by US scholars and doctoral students, providing in-country support and resources for projects conducted partly in Cambodia.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Senior Research Fellowship full application deadline (projected) | November 2026: Dissertation Research Fellowship full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Direct funding for up to 11 months of research; both long-term (6–11 months) and short-term (up to 4 months) fellowships available.
Summary: Supports US scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities to conduct Cambodia-focused research with in-country funding and support.
Key Information: Preference for applicants without alternative funding sources.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) offers annual US Scholar Research Fellowships to support research in the social sciences and humanities focused on Cambodia or Cambodia in a comparative regional or international context. Research must be conducted at least in part in Cambodia. The program provides direct funding, access to resources, logistical support, and in-country contacts. There are two fellowship categories: Senior Research Fellowships for PhD holders and Dissertation Research Fellowships for current doctoral students. Fellowships are available for up to 11 months, with options for both long-term (6–11 months) and short-term (up to 4 months) research periods. Preference is given to candidates who do not already have alternative funding.
