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American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) - Dissertation Planning Grant

Official program page for the AISLS Dissertation Planning Grant, providing funding for graduate students to conduct pre-dissertation research visits to Sri Lanka.

Deadline15 July 2025; Application deadline for workshop: 15 July 2025
Award amount$400; Reimbursement of Sri Lankan visa fees; Per diem of $560/week for up to eight weeks; Roundtrip airfare reimbursement up to $2,000
Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Award workspace

Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline
15 July 2025; Application deadline for workshop: 15 July 2025
Award amount
$400; Reimbursement of Sri Lankan visa fees; Per diem of $560/week for up to eight weeks; Roundtrip airfare reimbursement up to $2,000
Academic level
Graduate
Discipline
Humanities / social sciences
Citizenship
U.S. citizens
Eligibility
Must attend the workshop; Must not have a tenure-track position; Must be a member of AISLS as of 15 July 2025; US citizens enrolled at a foreign university; Enrolled at an American university (any citizenship); Graduate students intending to do doctoral research in Sri Lanka

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Bibliography / References & Resources

A curated list of academic and historical resources, including articles, documentaries, and digital archives, related to the Sri Lankan Civil War and teaching materials for the novel Brotherless Night.

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1983 The Riots of Black July - Teaching Resources

Educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies providing historical context, discussion questions, and teaching materials regarding the 1983 Black July riots in Sri Lanka.

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1987 Jaffna Hospital Massacre - Educational Resource

An educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies providing historical context, discussion questions, and analysis regarding the 1987 Jaffna Hospital massacre for use with the novel Brotherless Night.

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Sri Lankan Universities Resource Page

A directory of the 15 universities in Sri Lanka under the University Grants Commission, provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies.

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