John H. McArthur Research Fellowship (2025–2026)

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) invites applications for the 2025–2026 John H. McArthur Research Fellowship, an initiative supporting original, policy-relevant research on Canada’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 10, 2025
• Value$25,000
• Study LevelGrants
• SponsorAsia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• C$25,000 per Fellow
• 1 flagship research paper (6–8,000 words)
• 2 policy briefs or op-eds
• 1 closed-door briefing in Ottawa
• Participation in an in-person symposium in Toronto (April 2026)
• Media interviews or public engagement

Requirements

• Mid-career professionals with 10–20 years of academic, policy, or relevant field experience
• Applicants from academic, think tank, public policy, or international affairs backgrounds
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents are preferred, but applications from other qualified candidates whose work aligns with the Fellowship’s aims will also be considered

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• A statement of interest (max. 500 words)
• CV (including publication list)
• A short research proposal (1,000–1,200 words) outlining the topic, methods, expected outcomes, and relevance to the Fellowship theme
• Two reference letters (academic or professional)

Applications (inluding the following documents) and inquiries should be submitted to [email protected]