The Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2025 allows scholars worldwide a chance to deeply explore Singapore’s history and the countries found nearby. This fully funded fellowship is organized in Singapore by the National Library Board and gives fellows access to the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library holding books, maps and historical records. Because it is a six-month residence, the fellowship helps fellows connect with the library’s collections and focus on research alongside smart and motivated peers. Thanks to airfare, lodging, a stipend and help with relocation, successful fellows can spend all their time on research.
Overview
The Lee Kong Chian Reference Library provides unmatched support for people studying Singapore’s past, culture and relationships with nearby countries. The library’s collection includes many old books, first printed materials from Singapore, maps and recollections of European travelers. The National Archives in Singapore carefully stores important government, private and overseas documents that help explain Singapore’s history. With this award, the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship hopes to see scholars working with the resources and adding to the body of knowledge about Singapore and its history.
The fellowship is open to scholars, researchers and academics who need to use the library’s sources for important research or PhD study. The fellowship gives everyone from historians to independent researchers the same chance to advance in one of the world’s leading libraries.
Date
This year’s Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship program is open until May 31, 2025 and the duration is six months. The fellowship will conclude in 2025 and the library expects the fellows to live in the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library while they research.
Country
Placing your work in Singapore will give you a chance to explore a remarkable city well known for its history. Regional history and cultural studies researchers are attracted to Singapore for its research progress, active global academic reputation and important archives.
Funding
This year’s Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship is supported by the university and provides a complete package of financial assistance.
- Return economy-class airfare paid for by AECC when travel is to or from Singapore.
- Each fellow will get an S$3,500 stipend every month for the 6-month period.
- You will be given S$1,500 at the start to help settle into Singapore.
- A fellow will receive S$3,500 each month as housing allowance during their time at the program.
- Thanks to the generous support, people in the fellowship can get their finances in order and can therefore devote their energy fully to their studies.
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Advantages
Successful applicants for the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship enjoy a variety of help as part of their fellowship.
- A fully covered fellowship with help for airfare, living expenses and lodging.
- There is access to a special collection of books and resources that support research into Singapore’s past and the region’s history.
- A full six months spent on research at one of the leading universities in Asia.
- You can connect with academics in your subject which helps you make solid academic findings.
- Being able to study in Singapore’s lively academic and research field.
Eligibility Criteria
This research fellowship is designed for candidates, both from Singapore and from other countries. Applicants are eligible only if they:
- Be equipped to complete individual research subjects connected to the library resources.Be in possession of scholarly training or equivalent in an area linked to history or public history’s subfield (history, social sciences, cultural studies and similar).
- Participate in more specialized research such as earning a doctorate, working after a doctorate or continuing in academia.
- Submit details about past accomplishments and the chances for their career to grow.
- Doctoral, postdoctoral and advanced research scholars are welcome to apply for the fellowship.
- The committee hopes to select people able to give valuable insights into Singapore’s past and its place in Asia.
Required Documents
If you want to apply for the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2025, you need to send in the mentioned documents.
- An application form that has been finished.
- A description of what to study and how to use resources from the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.
- CV that demonstrates academic achievements, publishing background and any research-related work you’ve done.
- Outgoing reports from academic referees which they send themselves.
- Materials required by the fellowship administrators.
- Candidates should be sure to browse the information we have provided and interest you.
- To be considered for the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2025, use this guide:
- Enter your personal and academic information correctly on the form.
Deadline for application is 31 May 2025 and you may submit your application one of these ways:
Email: Send your application to LKCRF@nlb.gov.sg
- Mail: Post your application to:
The Administrator
Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship
National Library Headquarters
National Library Board
100 Victoria Street, #14-01, Singapore 188064
Deadline
From now till May 31, 2025, you have time to apply for the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship 2025. Since late applications are not considered, submit yours before the deadline.
Apply Here: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/about-us/careers/research-fellowships/Lee-Kong-Chian-Research-Fellowship
