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Asia Bridge Fellowships
Asia Bridge Junior Fellowship
Through the Center’s Asia Bridge Fellow Program, we’re training undergraduates in the essentials of researching issues vital for our understanding of the Asia Pacific both historically and today. Fellows will emerge from the 9-month long program with skills that will help them succeed in their future careers--skills like research, data analysis, essay and report writing, and public speaking. They will also become part of a community of students and scholars that share a passion for Asia.
Each year, the center seeks applications from current USF undergraduates who are interested in conducting research about one of the center’s five main areas of concentration (China, Japan, Korea, India or the Philippines), writing a research paper, and gaining experience presenting in academic settings. From this pool of applicants, the center selects up to six fellows.
Fellows will meet every two weeks. Meetings are tentatively scheduled for Tuesdays from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm. Fellows are also invited to participate in community-building events throughout the semester.
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- Research workshops on conducting research, writing, and public speaking
- Mentoring from academics in the field of Asia Pacific Studies through office hours and workshops
- Produce a 12-15-page paper to use as a writing sample for future employment and graduate school applications
- Community building events to interact with students and scholars with similar interests
- Event management experience from planning a center event
- $500 award for those who complete all of the requirements for the program
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Current USF undergraduate (entering sophomore, junior, or senior year)
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Deadline: September 9th, 11:59 pm PT
The application period opens the first day of the fall semester.
- Complete the online application form
- Email the following supporting materials to [email protected] with the subject line: Asia Bridge Jr. Fellow Application
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Copy of your resume (including your major and expected date of graduation)
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Copy of your unofficial transcript
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- Reinier Bautista, 2022-2023
- Qiyue Chen, 2022-2023
- Cindy Hoang, 2022-2023
- Corina Mong, 2022-2023
- Zhirui Wang, 2022-2023
- Celeste Baird, 2021-2022
- Eshita Kalidindi, 2021-2022
- Sally Yang, 2021-2022
- Madison Burk, 2020-2021
- Emily Chang, 2020-2021
- Frances Eusebio, 2020-2021
- Natalie Ortez-Arevalo, 2020-2021
- Sunshine Joyce Batasin, 2019-2020
- Yoogyeong Hwang, 2019-2020
- Craig Okahara-Olsen, 2019-2020
- Audrey Tran, 2019-2020
Upcoming Events
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Sheila Ta ‘25
International Studies and Economics
Asia Bridge Junior Fellow
The Asia Bridge Junior Fellowship offered unparalleled opportunities to explore my passion for understanding belonging and cultural activism amidst gentrification. Working alongside passionate mentors truly makes a difference—I highly recommend taking the leap and applying.
Sheila Ta ‘25
International Studies and Economics
Asia Bridge Junior Fellow
Asia Bridge Graduate Fellowship
The Center for Asia Pacific Studies invites current USF graduate students from all fields to apply for the Asia Bridge Fellows Program. Asia Bridge Fellows will research vital issues in the Asia Pacific region, both historical and contemporary. Over the course of the academic year, fellows will receive training, expert research guidance, and hands-on-experience organizing an on-campus event. They will also form part of a lively community of scholars who are passionate about Asia. Fellows who complete the program will also receive a $500 cash award.
The Center is seeking applications from current USF graduate students who are interested in conducting research about one of the center’s five main areas of concentration (China, Japan, Korea, India, or the Philippines), writing a research paper, and gaining experience presenting in academic settings. Up to six fellows will be selected.
Students will meet in-person every two weeks throughout the semester. Meetings are tentatively scheduled for 3-5pm on Wednesdays on Hilltop campus, subject to availability.
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- Research workshops on conducting research, writing, and public speaking
- Mentoring from academics in the field of Asia Pacific Studies through office hours and workshops
- Producing a 12-15-page research article
- Researching the process of creating successful submissions to academic publications and the current state of the field in academic journals & presses
- Researching the process of producing conference papers & attending conferences
- Attending community-building events to interact with like-minded students and scholars
- Forming an Events Committee to plan a Center event
- $500 award for those who complete all of the requirements for the program
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Any current USF graduate student
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Deadline: September 9th, 11:59 pm PT
The application period opens the first day of the fall semester
- Complete the online application form
- Email the following supporting materials to [email protected] with the subject line: Asia Bridge Graduate Fellow Application
- Copy of your resume (including your field, thesis title (if applicable), and expected date of graduation)
- Copy of your unofficial transcript
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Writing sample submission.
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Student availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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- Poonam Kakodkar, 2022-2023
- Antonia Urovsky, 2022-2023
- Marc Antony Martinez, 2022-2023
- Cindy Chien, 2022-2023
- Madeline King, 2022-2023
- Natalie Ortez Arevalo, 2022-2023
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Clayton Chalmers ‘25
Master’s in Public Health
Asia Bridge Graduate Fellow
The Asia Bridge Fellowship allowed me to follow my passion and conduct research outside my field. I gained valuable insights about the Asia Pacific region that will serve me well in any career. If you want to expand your horizons and make new connections, I highly recommend the Asia Bridge Fellowship!
Clayton Chalmers ‘25
Master’s in Public Health
Asia Bridge Graduate Fellow