Vasey Fellows

Lloyd R. (Joe) and Lilian Vasey Fellowship Program was established by Pacific Forum President Ralph A. Cossa in February 2002 to honor RADM Joe Vasey, USN (Ret.), who launched the Pacific Forum in 1975 to help build better relations between the United States and its Asian neighbors. As Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft (Ret.), chairman emeritus of the Pacific Forum CSIS Board of Governors, noted, “The Vasey Fellowship is an excellent way to honor Joe Vasey and all of the outstanding work he has done on behalf of America’s relations with Asia.”

Vasey Fellows serve as junior researchers at the Pacific Forum to gain an appreciation of Asia-Pacific economic and security affairs and policymaking challenges. The Vasey Fellowship is intended to provide greater opportunity to the community of young, promising Asian scholars to develop hands-on expertise in U.S.-Asia policy issues. The Fellowship is available for periods ranging from three months to one year, and the selected Vasey Fellow will conduct independent research as well as assist in Pacific Forum research and programs. The Vasey Fellow receives a modest cost of living stipend but should otherwise be self-sufficient.

The Pacific Forum CSIS has established an endowment fund to provide long-term funding for this fellowship program. "We want to help build the next generation of leaders who will appreciate the importance of U.S. ties to the region," said Mr. Cossa, president of the Pacific Forum. "The Vasey Fellow program is part of our commitment to that goal."

The Pacific Forum CSIS welcomes contributions to the Vasey Fellowship Endowment Program. Contributions are fully tax deductible and can be sent to the Pacific Forum CSIS.

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