American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) - Dissertation Fellowships

This page provides instructions, requirements, and the deadline for the AIIS Language Program application.

Deadlinemid-January

Award amountFully-funded workshop

Last checkedJun 28, 2026

Application

AIIS Research Fellowships

This page details Junior Research Fellowships for doctoral candidates and Early Career Scholar Travel Fellowships for recent PhDs.

Deadline

2025-12-15T23:59:59Z

Award amount

$7000 (Junior Research Fellowship)

Eligibility

Doctoral candidates at U.S. universities; Non-U.S. citizens (graduate students or full-time faculty at U.S. institutions)

Requirements

Pursue dissertation research in India

How to apply

Click 'LEARN MORE & APPLY'; Applications screened by Selection Committee

Important dates

Finalists announced before end of March; Awardees announced by middle of May

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