IAR Fellows and Directors gathered in the C.K. Choi Lounge
On October 4, 2024 the Institute of Asian research at SPPGA held an orientation to welcome 35 graduate students from across UBC as IAR Research Fellows. Fellows gathered in the C.K. Choi building for an introductory session with Dr. Kai Ostwald (IAR Director and SPPGA Professor) and a reception in the Choi Lounge.
These brilliant scholars have joined us for the duration of academic year 24-25 as part of the IAR Fellows program. A flagship of the IAR since 2021, this initiative brings together graduate students from across UBC to engage with crucial issues related to contemporary Asia and collaboratively advance research on the region. Each scholar is connected to one of the six regional Centres and affiliated programs within IAR. Moreover, the program also incorporates regular opportunities for researchers across the Institute to engage with their peers and create possibilities for collaborative inter-regional work.
In addition to being embedded in a vibrant scholarly community, fellows receive research support through a stipend and a dedicated workspace. They are encouraged to share this research in public facing formats by publishing in prestigious journalistic outlets such as East Asia Forum, the Diplomat, and Foreign Affairs. During their time with the program, students are also invited to workshops designed to familiarize them with writing for a public audience and navigating journalistic publication.
Our Research fellows for 2024-2025 include 16 PhD students, 10 MA students, and 9 MPPGA students. These scholars come from 14 different departments and hence bring a breadth of disciplinary perspectives to their research on Asian affairs—ranging from Applied Sciences to Social Sciences to the Humanities.
We are excited for a wonderful year ahead with these emerging scholars. Welcome to the SPPGA community!
IAR 2024-25 Fellows
Centre for Chinese Research: Kun Dong (Law), Xueting Zhao (GRSJ), Shaoyang Jin (Sociology), Weiqi Li (Sociology)
Junshen Wu (Asian Studies), Lucy Binfield (Forest Resource Management), Shue Fung Chow (History), Sisi Yang (Anthropology), Ulziilkham Enkhbaatar (Law), Hysan Lo (SPPGA), Warren Leung (SPPGA)
Centre for India and South Asia Research: Upandha Udalagama (GRSJ), Achintyaa Sreenath (Science and Technology Studies), Fiana Kawane (English), Ria Misra (Educational Studies), Aamna Rashid (English), Kamali Pahwa (SPPGA), Fariha Kabir (SPPGA), Anuja Pardhee (SPPGA), Maha Siddiqui (SPPGA), Netheena Mathews (SPPGA)
Centre for Japanese Research: Ryan Zhao (Asian Studies), Kentaro Hasa (Educational Studies)
Centre for Korean Research: King Kwong Wong (Asian Studies), Reem Salameh (IRES), Jisun Lee (Geography), Eunsil Choi (Political Science)
Centre for Southeast Asia Research: Roxanne Angela (Angel) Bella (Geography), Dom Imnamkhao (Political Science), Rizki Septiani (IRES), Charles Zhang (Geography), Sheila Erika Suredja (SPPGA), Zahrana Nadifa Ramadhanty (SPPGA)
Himalaya Program and Program on Inner Asia: Bulgan Batdorj (IRES), Sneha Roychoudhury (Asian Studies)
Interested in becoming an IAR Fellow? Sign up for the IAR Newsletter and stay tuned for our next call for applications in Summer 2024.
Learn more about the application process here.
Read the fascinating publications of past IAR Fellows here.
