The Center for Asia Pacific Studies invites current USF graduate students from all disciplines to apply for the Asia Bridge Graduate Fellows Program. Fellows will engage in in-depth research on critical historical and contemporary issues in the Asia Pacific, while advancing their skills as researchers, writers, and presenters. Over the academic year, fellows will receive mentorship from faculty experts, gain experience organizing and leading a campus event, and join a vibrant community of graduate students and scholars dedicated to Asia Pacific Studies. 
 

Clayton Chalmers ‘25

Clayton Chalmers ’25

Master's in Public Health
Asian Bridge Graduate Fellow

The Asia Bridge Fellowship allowed me to follow my passion and conduct research outside my field. I gained valuable insights about the Asia Pacific region that will serve me well in any career. If you want to expand your horizons and make new connections, I highly recommend the Asia Bridge Fellowship.”

Clayton Chalmers ’25

Master's in Public Health
Asian Bridge Graduate Fellow

Research projects may focus on one of the center’s five main areas of concentration (China, Japan, Korea, India, or the Philippines) or other regions of the Asia Pacific. Fellows are expected to produce a substantial research paper suitable for publication or professional presentation and will have opportunities to present their findings in academic settings. 

  • Up to five fellows will be selected annually.
  • Fellows who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 cash award.

Fellows will meet in person every other week during the semester. Meetings are tentatively scheduled for Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the Hilltop campus, subject to scheduling adjustments.

    • Participate in advanced workshops on research design, academic writing, and professional presentation 
    • Receive individualized mentorship from faculty and field experts 
    • Produce a polished 12-15 page research paper suitable for publication, professional portfolios, and conference submission 
    • Connect with like-minded peers and scholars through community-building events
    • Gain experience in academic programming through co-organizing a center event 
    • Receive a $500 award upon successful completion of all program requirements
  • Current USF graduate student in any discipline

  • Deadline: September 9th, 11:59 pm PT

    The application period opens the first day of the fall semester

    1. Complete the online application form
    2. Email the following supporting materials in PDF format to centerasiapacific@usfca.edu with the subject line: Asia Bridge Graduate Fellow Application
      • Cover letter explaining your interest in the program and the research topic you wish to pursue
      • Resume
      • Unofficial transcript
      • Writing sample 
    • Tiffani Carroll

    • Hein Kaars Sijpesteijn

    • Julianna Sahoo

    • Jerry Tang

    • Zhirui Wang

    • Yizhou Xie

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