The Asia House Fellowship Programme

An opportunity to join the global conversation.

The Asia House Fellowship aims to develop the next generation of business and policy leaders. Now in its sixth year, it is a unique opportunity for two candidates who share Asia House’s vision for a strong and dynamic relationship between Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

The Fellows will each conduct a research project over the course of 12 months on issues driving change across Asia and/or the Middle East. Their research will be published and distributed by Asia House to its wide network of senior business and policy figures and will inform the Asia House programme of engagement with global leaders.

Research Topics

Applicants should propose original research on issues shaping developments across Asia or the Middle East. Research will ideally fall under one of the following broad categories:

• Geopolitics, trade and investment
• Technology - AI, Data, Digital infrastructure, Quantum Computing
• Energy security, industrial policy, sustainability

Research should be conducted with senior business leaders and policymakers in mind. It should be relevant and directly applicable to them by endeavouring to solve real-world challenges through rigorous study.

Required documents

• CV (maximum two pages) which must include details of your academic research background and any leadership experience.
• A personal statement (maximum two pages) about yourself that also includes:
• Why you want to be an Asia House Fellow.
• An example of your ability to drive a project independently.
• An outline of your proposed research project (maximum two pages).
• Contact details of two professional/academic referees.

The closing date for applications is 31 January, 2027, at 23:59. We will not accept late applications.

Due to the high number of applications, we can only provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage.

If you have any queries about the Fellowship, please contact: fellowship@asiahouse.org.

Eligibility

The Fellowship, which can be completed remotely, is open to people of all nationalities and in all locations. To be eligible candidates must:

• Have a completed Master’s and/or PhD by October 2027.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Be in the early stages of their career.
• Have a keen interest in and knowledge of economic/political/commercial issues affecting Asia and/or the Middle East.
• Be self-driven and enthusiastic, with leadership potential.

The Fellowship is an opportunity for early-career professionals to produce an original piece of research which will be distributed to Asia House’s global network of decision-makers across government, trade, business, and technology.

Fellows will join Asia House’s renowned business and policy programme, receiving research support for the duration of their Fellowship and having access to our vast network of contacts across the private and public sectors.

Fellows will receive a stipend of £24,000, paid in equal instalments over the 12-month period.