ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program 2025–2026

Overview

The ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program is a five-month initiative supporting small-scale, cross-border, interdisciplinary research. Its purpose is to foster ASEAN-Japan collaboration on key socio-economic and environmental issues. Fellows will present their work through webinars and publish policy briefs, contributing directly to regional cooperation.

Description

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of an ASEAN Member State or Japan

Be within 5 years of PhD completion, or have 5–10 years of regional work experience without a PhD

Submit research that demonstrates ASEAN-Japan collaboration

Apply individually or with a team

Complete the research by March 31, 2026

Additional Information

What Is The Asean Japan Young Experts Fellowship

Objectives Of The Program

Strengthen ASEAN-Japan economic partnerships through research

Foster institutional and academic linkages

Promote innovation in addressing regional socio-economic challenges

Degree Level

ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program 2025–2026 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Japan Universities.

Available Subjects

Eligible research topics must focus on ASEAN, Japan, or both, and may include:

Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) / Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization

Decarbonization and renewable energy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and workforce development

Green supply chains and circular economy

Sustainable tourism

Carbon trading and environmental markets

Digital empowerment of women entrepreneurs

Benefits

Grant Amount: ¥150,000 per research project

Number of Awards: 4

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students from ASEAN Member countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia

Indonesia

Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos)

Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a citizen of an ASEAN Member State or Japan

Be within 5 years of PhD completion, or have 5–10 years of regional work experience without a PhD

Submit research that demonstrates ASEAN-Japan collaboration

Apply individually or with a team

Complete the research by March 31, 2026

Application Procedure

Visit the official application link to apply:

https://www.asean.or.jp/en/event-info/20250527/

Please read and follow the full application guidelines before submission.

Application Timeline

Application Opens: May 26, 2025

Deadline: June 15, 2025

Online Interviews: July 10–15, 2025

Fellows Announced: July 31, 2025

Grant Disbursement: August 1, 2025

Why Apply

This fellowship provides:

A chance to join a global ASEAN-Japan research community

International recognition for your research

Access to a publishing platform and policy influence

A stepping stone for early-career researchers aiming to impact regional development

Be A Changemaker In Asean Japan Cooperation

The ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship is not just funding—it’s a platform for real impact. If you are passionate about building a sustainable, inclusive future in the ASEAN-Japan region, this opportunity is for you.

Start your journey toward becoming a recognized voice in ASEAN-Japan research collaboration today.

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Funding

Partial Funding

Organization

Japan Universities

Degree

Fellowship

Subjects

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Nationality

International Students

Country

Japan

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