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Wilson China Fellowship

Following two successful classes of Wilson China Fellows, the Wilson Center is pleased to announce that the application period for a third class of the Wilson China Fellowship has now begun. The application period will last from April 1st to June 15th, 2022. The Wilson China Fellowship is a China-focused non-residential fellowship supporting the next generation of American scholarship on China. It is made possible by the generous support of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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Shihoko Goto

Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director, Asia Program

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Michael Kugelman

Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia

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"Afghanistan is facing a pivotal moment. We’ve heard this before, but it’s never been more true today. The final U.S. withdrawal, unprecedented Taliban gains, and a floundering peace process underscore just how much Afghanistan’s future hangs in the balance."

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Abraham Denmark

Vice President of Programs and Director of Studies; Senior Advisor to the Asia Program; Senior Fellow in the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

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The 21st century will be defined by what happens in Asia. It is the source of incredible economic growth and tremendous upward potential, but is also riven with uncertainty, tension, and competition.

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Lucas Myers

Program Coordinator and Associate for Southeast Asia, Asia Program

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Shihoko Goto

Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director, Asia Program

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Michael Kugelman

Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia

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Abraham Denmark

Vice President of Programs and Director of Studies; Senior Advisor to the Asia Program; Senior Fellow in the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

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Lucas Myers

Program Coordinator and Associate for Southeast Asia, Asia Program

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Fellowship Opportunities

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Competition for Taiwan Scholars

Currently accepting applications for a month-long fellowship in summer 2022. This residential scholarship will bridge the worlds of academic research and policy implementation that will lead to enhanced relations between Taiwan and the United States.

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Competition for Japan Scholars

Applications for this year's opportunity are currently closed. We will begin taking applications for next year's fellowship soon. The Japan Scholar initiative is supported by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote research on issues of mutual concern between Japan and the United States.

The Wilson China Fellowship

The Wilson China Fellowship

The next round of Wilson China Fellowship applications is now open! The application period will run from April 1st to June 15th, 2022.