The Resident Fellowship (or Visiting Fellowship) program is primarily designed to support students who are in the process of completing their PhD theses, though it is not limited to this group. Opportunities for post-doctoral researchers or non-degree fellows are also available.

The Non-Resident Fellowship is an exclusive program tailored for distinguished individuals seeking to engage with our Centre on a flexible, non-residential basis. Fellows contribute their expertise to ongoing research, offering valuable insights and collaborating remotely with our team. This fellowship is available by invitation only. 

CSIS can provide the following for visiting fellows:

• Office space (subject to availability)
• Access to library and other physical facilities
• Access to internet and printing services
• Letter of reference (upon request)
   

Visiting fellows are required to fulfill the following responsibilities:

1. Visiting fellows will be subject to administrative fees to cover meals and use of Internet and printers
2. Visiting fellows are required to give at least one presentation relevant to their research topic during their stay in CSIS. This exercise will further encourage exchanges of views between the respected fellow and researchers or other scholars in CSIS. Detailed arrangement of the seminar can be made with CSIS staff
3. Visiting fellows are required to be based in CSIS while conducting their fellowship. Should they need to conduct research-related activities outside of CSIS, these have to be consulted with the fellowship coordinator
4. Visiting fellow is expected to contribute at least one article, either in English or Indonesian, to one of CSIS journals (Indonesian Quarterly and/or Analisis CSIS) during or after their stay. Detailed information on writing guidelines is available at journals.csis.or.id
    

We accept visiting fellowship requests year-round. To apply, send your Curriculum Vitae, a recent photograph, research proposal, and letter expressing interest to: fellow-intern@csis.or.id. The subject of the email must be CSIS Fellowship-Period-Complete Name.

Please submit your application well in advance, as the approval process may take up to one month. Before submitting, ensure that you are familiar with the Indonesian visa requirements by visiting the official eVisa portal and that you have secured the necessary funding for doing fellowship at CSIS. 

The fellowship request will be assessed based on the following indicators:

• Space availability
• Alignment with the research agenda of relevant departments and CSIS
• Completeness and relevance of submitted documents
• Strength of recommendations

On Research Visa Sponsorship:

Please note that CSIS Indonesia cannot act as a sponsor for any administrative procedures related to obtaining a research visa. If your research requires a stay longer than the duration permitted under a visa on arrival, you are encouraged to coordinate with other institutions or local universities in Indonesia to support your permit process. CSIS Indonesia allows visiting fellows to hold multiple fellowship affiliations with other Indonesia-based institutions. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Visiting or Resident Fellowship an employment position?

No. The fellowship is a non-employment academic affiliation. Fellows are not considered staff members of CSIS Indonesia and are not entitled to employment benefits.

2. Will a host researcher or department be assigned?

Yes. Visiting fellows will normally be linked to a relevant department for coordination and academic engagement.

3. Does the fellowship provide any salary, honorarium, or financial compensation?

No. The Visiting and Resident Fellowship programs are non-remunerated. CSIS Indonesia does not provide salaries, stipends, honoraria, or financial compensation of any kind. Fellows are responsible for securing their own funding for living expenses, accommodation, travel, and research costs.

4. Can fellows list CSIS Indonesia as an institutional affiliation in publications?

Yes. Fellows may list CSIS Indonesia as an affiliation for work conducted during the fellowship period using the designation “Visiting Fellow, CSIS Indonesia.” However, any publications, opinions, or analyses produced by fellows are solely those of the author and do not represent the views, positions, or policies of CSIS Indonesia.

5. Can CSIS Indonesia issue official letters for visiting fellows?

CSIS Indonesia may issue one letter of acknowledgement stating that the individual is a Visiting Fellow at CSIS Indonesia. This letter is issued solely for acknowledgement purposes. CSIS Indonesia does not issue additional letters, letters in Bahasa Indonesia, or letters intended to support individual fellow research access, interviews, permits, or administrative processes, unless the research is undertaken jointly between CSIS Indonesia and the fellow’s originating institution, or the research is formally commissioned by CSIS Indonesia.

6. Does CSIS Indonesia assume responsibility for the conduct of fellows?

No. Fellows conduct their research and activities in an independent and personal capacity. CSIS Indonesia does not assume legal, administrative, or financial liability for any actions, misconduct, violations, or criminal acts committed by fellows during or outside the fellowship period.