Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2026 (Funded Singapore Program)

🚀 Introduction

If you are a researcher, historian, or academic interested in Southeast Asian studies, this is a unique opportunity.

The Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is now open for applications. This six-month residential fellowship in Singapore allows researchers to work with rare archival collections and contribute to meaningful scholarly research.

📌 Fellowship Overview

• Program: Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship
• Location: Singapore
• Duration: 6 Months (Residential)
• Coverage: Funded
• Eligible Countries: All Nationalities

🎯 Program Objective

• Promote research using Singapore’s archival collections
• Support historical and cultural studies
• Encourage scholarly work on Southeast Asia
• Strengthen academic research and knowledge exchange

🧠 Research Areas

• Southeast Asian history
• Cultural and social studies
• Literature and theatre
• World War II studies
• Architecture and heritage studies

💰 Fellowship Benefits

• Monthly stipend: S$3,500
• Relocation allowance: S$1,500 (for international fellows)
• Return airfare (up to S$1,500)
• Accommodation allowance (up to S$3,500/month)
• Access to library and archival resources
• Dedicated research workspace

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

• Open to local and international applicants
• Strong research or academic background
• Open to academics, historians, curators, and independent researchers
• Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers encouraged
• Must demonstrate research excellence and potential

📄 Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Research proposal
• CV or academic profile

📝 Application Process

1. Prepare required documents
2. Complete application form
3. Submit via email or post
4.  

👉 Apply Here (Official Website):
https://www.nlb.gov.sg

👉 Email Submission:
LKCRF@nlb.gov.sg

⏰ Deadline

• May 29, 2026

📢 Final Note

This fellowship is ideal for researchers who want to work with rare archives and contribute to Southeast Asian studies.

If you have a strong research proposal, don’t miss this opportunity.