Are you a mid-career policy researcher examining Canada’s role in the Indo-Pacific region? The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is currently accepting applications for the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship. This fully funded opportunity supports policy-relevant research to deepen Canada–U.S. strategic collaboration and strengthen Indo-Pacific policy frameworks.
Named in honour of Dr John H. McArthur—former Chair of APF Canada’s Board and Dean Emeritus at Harvard Business School—the fellowship aims to foster impactful research that can shape diplomatic, security, and economic strategies in a rapidly evolving global environment. Now entering its fourth cycle, the 2025–2026 programme will support four Fellows working at the crossroads of North American and Indo-Pacific relations.
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Host Country
United States of America (with fellowship activities also held in Canada: Toronto and Ottawa)
Deadline
10 August 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
With trade dynamics shifting and geopolitical tensions rising, the fellowship provides a platform for selected researchers to deliver high-level insights across critical policy areas such as digital governance, resource security, and defence cooperation.
John H. McArthur Research Fellowship Highlights
- Number of Fellowships: 4
- Grant Amount: C$25,000 per Fellow
- Term: 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Deliverables:
- One major research paper (6,000–8,000 words)
- Two policy briefs or op-eds
- One private policy briefing in Ottawa
- Participation in an in-person symposium in Toronto (April 2026)
- Media interviews or public engagement events
Research Themes
- Strategic competition and regional security in the Indo-Pacific
- Canada–U.S. coordination on trade, technology, or critical minerals
- Critical minerals strategy and securing resources
- Supply chain resilience and economic diversification
- Governance of digital trade and emerging technology standards
- New diplomatic frameworks for Indo-Pacific engagement
- Defence industrial partnerships and regional security structures
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Eligibility Criteria
- 10–20 years of experience in academia, policy, government, or related sectors
- Open to scholars, policy analysts, and international affairs professionals
- Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents preferred; other applicants may be considered if their work aligns with the fellowship’s goals.
How to Apply for this Research Fellowship
Applicants must submit:
- A Statement of Interest (maximum 500 words)
- Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
- Research Proposal (1,000–1,200 words) detailing topic, methods, expected results, and relevance
- Two professional or academic reference letters
Applications should be sent to erin.williams@asiapacific.ca by the deadline. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interview, and successful candidates will be announced in early September 2025.
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