Postdoctoral Fieldwork Research Grant in Singapore (in collaboration with the Institut français de Singapour)

IRASEC Scholarship

IRASEC and the Institut français de Singapour are offering a postdoctoral fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences, dedicated to field research in Singapore.

This fellowship is open to researchers of all nationalities who have obtained a PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences from a French or European university after December 1, 2020. The main objective of this initiative is to support projects that offers an original and innovative perspective on the city-state of Singapore. Comparative approaches with other countries are welcome.

Applicants for this fellowship must conduct their fieldwork in Singapore between December 15, 2025, and December 31, 2026, as part of a clearly defined research project. The fellowship includes a lump-sum grant of €3,000, paid in a single installment upon signing the contract with the successful candidate. This grant is intended to cover travel and living expenses. Having access to additional funding is considered an advantage.
The selection and evaluation of applications, as well as the designation of the successful candidate, are the sole responsibility of IRASEC’s Laboratory Council, which has full authority in this matter.
The selected fellow commits to submitting a research paper within six months after the completion of the fieldwork. Following acceptance and scientific editing, this paper will be published on the IRASEC website, under the heading ‘Discussion Papers’ (for shorter versions) or ‘Occasional Papers’ (for longer versions). This paper is not a field report but a genuine piece of research, contributing to the fellow’s academic development.
Fellows will automatically become associate postdoctoral researchers at IRASEC for a period of two years. If they wish, they may participate in the laboratory’s activities.

Application Timeline for 2025/2026

• November 15, 2025 : Deadline for receiving applications (see required documents below).
• December 1, 2025 : After ranking by IRASEC’s Laboratory Council, results will be announced to all applicants. The fellowship agreement will be signed and the grant disbursed before the end of 2025.

Application File

The application must include :

1. A research project (between 1,500 and 2,000 words) including a literature review, theoretical and methodological framework, the planned stages of the fieldwork, and institutional partners relevant to the research in Singapore.
2. A signed motivation letter explaining the reasons for conducting research in Singapore, the originality of the proposed work (including how it relates to the applicant’s previous PhD research and what new perspective it brings), the academic connections to be established, and relevant local research partners.
3. A CV (max. 2 pages), accompanied by a list of up to three publications.
4. A copy of the PhD diploma in the Humanities and Social Sciences from a French or European university.

Letters of recommendation will not be considered.

The complete application must be sent by email to both the IRASEC Director (jeremy.jammes irasec.com) and the Deputy Director (gabriel.facal irasec.com). 

Application deadline : November 15, 2025.