There are several research and fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) this upcoming summer. NBR is an independent, nonpartisan Asia policy research institution with locations in both Seattle and Washington, D.C. They are also hosting virtual info sessions for interested students to learn more. 

The Ellings-Korduba Research Fellowship Program (EKFP)

-        Overview: The Ellings-Korduba Research Fellowship provides current and recent U.S. graduate and upper-level undergraduate students focused on China with funding to be junior fellows-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office, conduct original and independent research with NBR research team and editorial guidance, and join in on our intensive Summer Seminar with weekly networking opportunities.

-        Eligibility: Currently enrolled graduate students or advanced undergraduate students conducting policy-relevant research on issues of strategic importance to the United States in Asia.

-        Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/ekfp

-        Virtual Info Session: March 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-ellings-korduba-research-fellowship-information-session/)

-        Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

The Japan Studies Research Fellowship (JSRF)

• Overview: Funded by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, the Japan Studies Research Fellowship supports a junior fellowship-in-residence at NBR’s Seattle office, inclusive of airfare, research support, participation in our Summer Seminar, and networking opportunities. 
• Eligibility: U.S. undergraduate, community college, and graduate students doing policy-relevant research related to Japan may apply!
• Learn More and Apply: www.nbr.org/jsrf
• Virtual Info Session: March 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-japan-studies-research-fellowship-information-session/).
• Application Deadline: April 14, 2024

 The NBR Summer Seminar 2024: The China Challenge

-        Overview: The NBR Summer Seminar is an eight-week, interdisciplinary program from June to August at NBR’s Seattle office, centering on U.S. strategic interests in Asia. It invites students and professionals alike to engage with academic, business, and policy experts via roundtables and site visits to policy centers, military bases, and foreign consulates.

-        Eligibility: Students and professionals alike are eligible to apply!

-        Learn More and Apply: https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-summer-seminar-2024/

-        Virtual Info Session: May 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET (register at https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-summer-seminar-2024-the-china-challenge-information-session/)

-        Registration Deadline: June 2, 2024