Call for Applications: John H. MacArthur Research Fellowship 2026‑27

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Shifts and opportunities in Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement Application deadline: Sunday, 21 June 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time Fellowship period: 1 September 2026 – 30 August 2027 About the Fellowship The John H. MacArthur Research Fellowship, established by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), honours the legacy of the late John H. MacArthur—former Chair of APF Canada’s Board of Directors and Dean Emeritus of Harvard Business School. The fellowship supports mid‑career scholars whose work advances understanding of Canada’s engagement with the Indo‑Pacific. Fellowship Benefits <ul> <li>Grant: CAD 25,000 (disbursed in two instalments)</li> <li>Research platform: Publication support from APF Canada for a flagship paper and two policy briefs/op‑eds</li> <li>Policy access: Closed‑door briefing in Ottawa with federal officials</li> <li>Visibility: Presentation at the Toronto Symposium</li> </ul> Focus Areas (Applicants are welcome to submit proposals beyond the identified priority areas) <ul> <li>Economic Security and Trade: energy security and trade diversification</li> <li>Technology and Innovation: technological advancement and its strategic implications</li> <li>Indo-Pacific Geopolitics: Canada’s evolving regional relationships and middle power security cooperation</li> <li>Defence Industry: procurement and industrial resilience </li> <li>Arctic and Northeast Asia Security: emerging strategic and economic dynamics across interconnected regions</li> </ul> Eligibility Citizenship/Residency Open to Canadian citizens/permanent residents and U.S. citizens/permanent residents Career Stage 7–15 years post‑PhD (or equivalent policy experience) Discipline Political science, economics, public policy, law, business, security studies, or related fields Engagement Willingness to participate in public‑facing events, media, and collaborative cohort activities Application Package (single PDF, max 10 MB) <ol> <li>Cover Letter (1 page) – motivation and relevance to fellowship theme</li> <li>Research Proposal (max 3 pages) – objectives, methodology, timeline, policy impact</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages) – education, positions, major outputs, public engagement</li> <li>Writing Sample – published article, chapter, or policy brief</li> </ol> How to Apply Submit your complete PDF package through APF Canada’s online portal. Selection Criteria <ul> <li>Originality and policy relevance of the proposed research</li> <li>Feasibility within the 12‑month fellowship period</li> <li>Track record of high‑quality scholarship or policy work</li> <li>Potential to contribute to a better understanding of Indo‑Pacific issues</li> <li>Commitment to public outreach and knowledge mobilization</li> <li>Diversity of disciplinary, regional, and gender perspectives</li> </ul> Review and ranking will be conducted by APF Canada. Key Dates (2026‑27) Applications due - 21 June 2026 Short-list interviews - mid July 2026 Fellows announced - early August 2026 Fellowship begins - September 2026 Interim policy briefs - March 2027 Toronto Symposium - May 2027 Final Papers and roll-out - Summer 2027

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