Asia House is a leading global think tank and platform for international engagement dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. We deliver strategic insights, informed analysis, and expert perspectives to help global leaders from business, government, and civil society understand and navigate complex geopolitical, economic, and commercial landscapes. Paid one-year research Fellowship with a London-based think tank. Two positions available.
Fellows will complete a research project over the course of 12 months on an issue driving change across Asia and/or the Middle East. Their research will be published and distributed by Asia House to its wide network of senior business and policy figures and will inform the Asia House programme of engagement with global leaders.
Applicants should propose original research on issues shaping developments across Asia and/or the Middle East. Research will ideally fall under one of the following broad categories:
- Geopolitics and trade
- Technology, data and AI
- Energy and sustainability
Research should be conducted with senior business leaders and policymakers in mind. It should be relevant and directly applicable to them by endeavouring to solve real-world challenges through rigorous study.
The Fellowship is open to people of all nationalities and in all locations and can be completed remotely.
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have completed a Master’s and/or PhD by October 2026.
- Be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Be in the early stages of their career.
- Have a keen interest in and knowledge of economic/political/commercial issues affecting Asia and/or the Middle East.
- Be self-driven and enthusiastic, with leadership potential.
Fellows will each receive a stipend of £24,000, paid in equal instalments over the 12-month period.
The closing date for applications is 31 January 2026, at 23:59. We will not accept late applications.