Call for Research Proposal: Academic Freedom in Southeast Asia
Posted on 2026-03-24SEACAF 2026 CALL FOR THEMATIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS Academic freedom in Southeast Asia is under growing pressure—from democratic backsliding and state repression to the rising influence of market-driven education systems. Academics, students, and university communities continue to defend critical inquiry and freedom of expression despite risks like surveillance, censorship, and institutional constraints. To deepen understanding of these challenges, the Sout
SEACAF 2026 CALL FOR THEMATIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS Academic freedom in Southeast Asia is under growing pressure—from democratic backsliding and state repression to the rising influence of market-driven education systems. Academics, students, and university communities continue to defend critical inquiry and freedom of expression despite risks like surveillance, censorship, and institutional constraints. To deepen understanding of these challenges, the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom (SEACAF) invites researchers to submit proposals exploring how academic freedom is practiced and contested across the region. Selected researchers will also contribute to advocacy efforts through dialogues, seminars, and public engagement.
Apply now and be part of strengthening academic freedom in Southeast Asia! Learn and apply at: https://seacaf.org/thematic-research-call-2026/ For 2026, SEACAF will support 4 research projects that fall under one of the following themes: Collective Actions on Academic Freedom
Monitoring Academic Freedom in Southeast Asia
Neoliberalism and its impacts on education
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Freedom Interested applicants must submit an application form via link below by 10 April 2026, 23:59 (GMT+7).
