Climate, Energy, and Security Fellowship

The Climate, Energy, and Security Policy Fellowship at the Asian School of Governance supports graduate students and professionals conducting research and policy work in these critical fields. The fellowship is designed for those pursuing academic research through policy analyses, policy projects, or research papers that align with the Center’s focus areas.

Fellowship Themes

Fellows' research and policy work should focus on at least one of the following themes:

1. Climate and Security Governance – Addressing climate risks in fragile and conflict-prone regions, integrating climate security into national and regional policies, and strengthening governance mechanisms.

2. Energy Transition and Security – Developing policy frameworks for renewable energy, ensuring energy security, and promoting sustainable financing for energy transition projects.

3. Geopolitics of Climate and Energy – Analyzing geopolitical trends affecting climate and energy security, fostering regional and global partnerships, and engaging in diplomatic efforts.

4. Institutional Innovation for Climate and Energy Policy – Applying adaptive governance methodologies such as Harvard’s Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) to facilitate new institutional arrangements within the policy ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to graduate students (Master’s and PhD) from accredited institutions worldwide

• Open to professionals from government, private sector, academe, and civil society organizations

• Research topics must align with at least one of the fellowship themes

• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic merit and a commitment to policy-relevant research

• Fellows must have at least one university-based academic adviser and one industry-based adviser to guide their work

Fellowship Benefits

• Access to mentorship from CCES faculty and experts

• Opportunities to publish research findings through CCES platforms and partner journals

• Invitations to exclusive policy dialogues, workshops, and networking events

• Extensive professional networking opportunities with industry leaders and policymakers

• Note: This fellowship does not provide financial support

• Monthly online meetings among fellows to facilitate collaboration and peer learning

Application Process

1. Submit an online application, including a research proposal (max. 1,500 words)

2. Provide academic transcripts and two letters of recommendation

3. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview process

4. Applicants must submit documentation confirming their university-based and industry-based advisers

Fellowship Outputs

Fellows are expected to submit:

• A mid-term research progress report

• A final research paper, policy analysis, or policy project report

• A policy brief summarizing key findings and recommendations

• Two 6-minute video milestone reports summarizing research progress

For inquiries and more information, contact us at cces@asianschoolofgovernance.com