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.

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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

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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.

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Deadline

December 1, 2026

Award amount

Per diem of $560/week for up to eight weeks

Eligibility

Graduate students intending to do doctoral research in Sri Lanka; Enrolled at an American university (any citizenship); US citizens enrolled at a foreign university; Applicants should have completed most graduate coursework by the time they take up the grant

Requirements

Projects in all fields in the social sciences and humanities (including law, strategic studies, and international relations); Travel must be completed before May 1, 2028; Travel for US citizens must be consistent with the Fly America Act

Application materials

One-page cover sheet; Curriculum vitae (max two pages); Graduate transcript (unofficial acceptable); Project narrative (max two single-spaced pages); One-page project bibliography; Confidential letter of recommendation from dissertation supervisor

How to apply

Submit application in a single Word or PDF file; Collate in order: cover sheet, c.v., transcript, project description, bibliography; Send application via email to John Rogers (us.director.aisls@gmail.com); Ensure supervisor sends letter of recommendation directly to John Rogers via email

Important dates

Application deadline: December 1, 2026; Award announcement: Early March 2027; Grant completion deadline: May 1, 2028

Contact

John Rogers, US Director, AISLS: us.director.aisls@gmail.com; Colombo Center Email: aisls@sltnet.lk; Colombo Center Telephone: 94-11-2583277

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