ERIA School of Government
About Us
ERIA School of Government is dedicated to establishing Southeast Asia's primary public policy school, fostering leadership and governance excellence across ASEAN. Through collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat under SG Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, we aim to create a vibrant intellectual hub that shapes the future of regional public policy. The school is targeted to become the intellectual platform for all to learn from the region, among the regional members and to be the hub for network in creating the public policy community in the region.
The ERIA School of Government was formally inaugurated in Jakarta on 18 September 2024 with its inaugural Leadership Lecture, delivered by H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the sixth President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Dean and Managing Director of the ERIA School of Government
Nobuhiro Aizawa
Nobuhiro Aizawa is the Dean and Managing Director of the ERIA School of Government, bringing extensive experience as a lecturer and researcher. A Professor at Kyushu University's Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, he holds a PhD in Southeast Asia Area Studies from Kyoto University. Aizawa's research delves into Southeast Asian politics, East Asian international relations, and emerging digital infrastructure.
Learn more about his Profile.
Mission and Goals:
- The World to Learn From Southeast Asia
- Identifying & Nurturing Regional Interest
- Redefine Southeast Asia as Epicentrum of Governance
The 4 pillars of ERIA School of Government:
ERIA SOG Fellows
Description
The ERIA School of Government invites fellows to join our community, connecting with partners committed to addressing regional public policy challenges in ASEAN and East Asia. Based in Jakarta, and in collaboration with our researchers and partners, we work closely with the ASEAN Secretariat to cultivate expertise in ASEAN and regional affairs. This fellowship aims to establish and strengthen a community of experts dedicated to advancing regional public interests, which are crucial for community-building in Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Objective:
- Candidates must have a masters or doctoral degree, preferably/but not limited to public policy fields.
- Mid-career government officials whose expertise relates to ERIA's mission.
Period:
The fellowship period is three to eleven months.
Fellowship Application Guidelines (Now Open for 2026 Applications) Call for Applicants
Programme Highlights
ERIA School of Government Inaugural ERIA-ASEAN AOIP Lecture
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ERIA School of Government 4th Leadership Lecture, Delivered by H.E. José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste
ERIA School of Government 3rd Leadership Lecture by H.E. Abhisit Vejjajiva, the 27th Prime Minister Thailand
ERIA School of Government: the Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Aceh Peace Agreement
ERIA School of Government 2nd Leadership Lecture by H.E. Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Inaugural ERIA Leadership Lecture by H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Prof Aizawa's Welcoming Remarks on Inaugural Lecture
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