Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
Location Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote) Department Research Employment Type Fellowship The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is accepting applications for the next cohort of Canada-Asia Young Professio…
Skills: Canada-Asia Analysis, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Research, International Relations Analysis
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Hybrid
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Fellows participate in virtual meetings to discuss key issues regarding Canada's engagement with Asia and engage in workshops to sharpen communication skills. The program includes a concluding in-person retreat in Vancouver for networking with stakeholders.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 22-30 with a degree in political science, international relations, law, business, economics, or Asian Studies. A demonstrated interest in contemporary Asia and availability for virtual meetings and a final in-person event are required.
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia (Remote)
Department
Research
Employment Type
Fellowship
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is accepting applications for the next cohort of Canada-Asia Young Professionals Fellowship Program. The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This nine-month, non-resident program is for up to 20 current graduate students and young professionals aged 22-to-30 with prior knowledge of contemporary Asia and an interest in understanding and advancing Canada’s relationship with the countries and people of that region.
Fellows convene once or twice monthly for 60-minute virtual meetings (with breaks during major holidays).
The focus of these meetings is on one of the following:
Fellows’ average weekly commitment will be approximately three hours.
The program will begin in mid-September 2026 and conclude in May 2027. In early May 2027, the cohort will spend two days at APF Canada’s head office in Vancouver for an in-person retreat and the opportunity to network with other APF Canada staff and stakeholders. Travel costs will be covered by APF Canada.
Benefits to Participants
Through this program fellows will have the opportunity to:
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:
APF Canada is committed to supporting and amplifying the diversity of young Canadians’ voices that will shape the future of Canada-Asia relations. We invite and encourage young people from all backgrounds (including, but not limited to, racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds), sexual and gender identities, and abilities to apply. If you require any accommodations during the application process or the Fellowship, please let us know and we will work with you to arrange appropriate accommodations.
How to Apply
IMPORTANT: To apply, upload the following documents in one MERGED PDF file no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Only short-listed candidates for the next intake will be contacted for an interview. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by late-August.
*In your cover letter, please address the following:
On Page 1
Introduce yourself and describe what you hope to gain from participating in this program. Provide any information you would like us to know about you that is not included in your other application materials.
On Page 2
Describe one recent or current event in Asia (i.e. 40 years ago to the present day) that you have followed closely and why you think this issue should be important to Canadians.
Describe two additional issues in Asia that you have not followed as closely but would like to know more about. Why do you think these are significant issues and what 2-3 questions would guide you if you wanted to explore this issue further?
For questions, please contact Ms. Mei Terasawa at [email protected]
Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia's bridge to Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada's relations with Asia. Our mission is to be Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia’s bridge to Canada. A leader in research and analysis on Canada-Asia relations for over 30 years, APF Canada partners with government, business leaders, academics, and opinion makers in Canada and across the Asia Pacific region to offer clear, specific, and actionable policy advice. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1984, APF Canada's thematic priorities include: promoting trade, investment, and innovation; contributing to natural resource security; building skills and competencies; and understanding Asia now. APF Canada produces independent research that is available by free subscription to your email or on their website. Their products include thought-provoking editorials and video interviews from leaders in the Canada-Asia academic and business spheres, in-depth research reports, surveys, and a daily news service. Visit our website at www.asiapacific.ca
Offices: 900-675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1N2, CA · 205-375 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J5, CA
Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia's bridge to Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada's relations with Asia. Our mission is to be Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia’s bridge to Canada. A leader in research and analysis on Canada-Asia relations for over 30 years, APF Canada partners with government, business leaders, academics, and opinion makers in Canada and across the Asia Pacific region to offer clear, specific, and actionable policy advice. Established by an Act of Parliament in 1984, APF Canada's thematic priorities include: promoting trade, investment, and innovation; contributing to natural resource security; building skills and competencies; and understanding Asia now. APF Canada produces independent research that is available by free subscription to your email or on their website. Their products include thought-provoking editorials and video interviews from leaders in the Canada-Asia academic and business spheres, in-depth research reports, surveys, and a daily news service. Visit our website at www.asiapacific.ca
Offices: 900-675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1N2, CA · 205-375 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J5, CA
