The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) Fellowships

American Institute of Indian Studies

Amount: Stipend + travel + housing
Deadline: July 1
Level: graduate, postdoc, professional
Renewable: No

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About

AIIS offers a variety of fellowships for research in India, supporting scholars and advanced graduate students in the humanities and social sciences whose projects require fieldwork in India.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be a scholar or advanced graduate student
  • Research must be conducted in India or related to Indian Studies

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Research proposal
  • CV
  • Official Transcripts (for students)
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Language proficiency documentation

Timeline

Applications open April. Deadline July 1. Notifications in October.

Tips

Your proposal should clearly outline your research project and its relevance to Indian Studies. Demonstrate the necessity of conducting fieldwork in India and proficiency in relevant Indian languages.