John H. McArthur Research Fellowship 2025

Are you a mid-career professional or researcher passionate about international policy, Canada–U.S. relations, and the Indo-Pacific region? The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is now accepting applications for the prestigious 2025–2026 John H. McArthur Research Fellowship, offering C$25,000 per Fellow to support forward-looking, policy-relevant research.

This highly competitive research fellowship aims to foster deep insights and recommendations on pressing issues affecting Canada’s strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific. The program especially welcomes research that explores Canada–U.S. alignment on topics like trade, technology, and regional security.

About the Fellowship

Launched in 2021 in memory of Dr. John H. McArthur, former Chair of APF Canada’s Board and Dean Emeritus of Harvard Business School, this fellowship continues his legacy by promoting actionable research that bridges academic insight and policy relevance.

Fellowship Benefits

• Grant Amount: C$25,000 per Fellow.
• High-profile research platform.
• Opportunity to join a respected network of scholars, policymakers, and institutions across the Asia Pacific region.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be mid-career professionals with 10–20 years of relevant experience in academia, public policy, international affairs, or think tank work.
• Canadian or U.S. citizens/permanent residents are preferred, but exceptional international applicants may be considered.
• Backgrounds in research, policy analysis, or strategic studies related to the Indo-Pacific region are required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following documents via email to:

• Statement of Interest (maximum 500 words).
• Curriculum Vitae (including publications list).
• Research Proposal (1,000–1,200 words) detailing: Topic focus, Methodology, Anticipated outcomes, Alignment with fellowship themes.
• Two reference letters (academic or professional).