US Scholar Research Fellowships
The Center for Khmer Studies' US Scholar Research Fellowships fund in-depth research on Cambodia for US scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates: November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Direct research funding; fellowships for up to 11 months (senior: 4–11 months, dissertation: up to 11 months)
Summary: Supports US scholars and doctoral students conducting research on Cambodia or Cambodia in a comparative regional/international context.
Key Information: Both PhD holders and doctoral candidates eligible; portion of research must be in Cambodia.
Description
The Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) offers annual research fellowships to US scholars and doctoral students in the social sciences and humanities whose work focuses on Cambodia, or Cambodia within a broader regional or international context. These fellowships provide direct research funding, access to in-country resources, and logistical support for research undertaken in Cambodia. The program aims to advance scholarship on Cambodia by facilitating fieldwork, fostering academic engagement, and connecting fellows with local networks and resources.
