The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University is pleased to announce its search for two 2014-2015 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows in Contemporary Asia-Pacific Studies. Made possible through the generosity of Walter H. Shorenstein, awards will be made to two junior scholars (recent PhDs must have degree conferral by August 31, 2014) for research and writing on Asia.

The primary focus of the fellowship is on contemporary political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia), or topics in international relations and international political economy. Fellows must be in residence for the duration of the appointment. They must take part in center activities throughout the academic year, and are required to present their research findings in center seminars. Fellows will also participate in the center's publication program. The fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a stipend rate of $50,000. Appointments will begin in the fall quarter of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Applicants should complete the Application Form on the fellowship webpage: http://aparc.stanford.edu/fellowships/

Materials should include the following: (1) a brief research statement (not to exceed five pages, double-spaced); (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) three letters of recommendation.