Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, application requirements, and administrative procedures for American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) fellowships.
Advanced graduate students who have completed PhD qualifying exams but not submitted their thesis.; Post-doctoral scholars.; US citizens are eligible for all competitions.; Non-US citizens are eligible depending on funding availability.; Applicants must be AIPS individual members.; Undergraduate students are not eligible.
Requirements
Must be in the research-gathering or writing stage of dissertation.; Must be an AIPS individual member.; Pre-doctoral applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one from the dissertation advisor.; Letters of affiliation from the host institution in the country of research are required before funds are awarded.
Application materials
Research proposal (including research question, methodology, timeline, and expected results).; Two letters of recommendation (for pre-doctoral applicants).; Letter of affiliation from host institution.; Transcripts.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online.; All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted prior to the deadline.; Competitions close automatically at 11:59 PM EST on the deadline day.
Important dates
Decisions are made approximately two to three months after the submission deadline.
Contact
Email AIPS for questions not addressed in the FAQ.
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