American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) - Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Deadline2024-12-01

Award amount$3,700 per month (per diem)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Deadline

2024-12-01

Award amount

$3,700 per month (per diem)

Academic level

Graduate

Discipline

Humanities / social sciences

Citizenship

U.S. citizens

Eligibility

US citizenship; Must hold a PhD or equivalent academic degree; Scholars at all ranks are eligible; Members of the AISLS Board of Directors are not eligible; Board members must resign before the fellowship deadline to apply for a fellowship; Fellowship holders must wait six months after fellowship completion before joining the board

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25 tracked

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Bibliography / References & Resources

A curated list of academic and historical resources, including articles, books, and documentaries, focused on the Sri Lankan Civil War and related historical events.

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American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) - Postdoctoral Fellowships

Information page for the AISLS Postdoctoral Fellowship program, which supports research in Sri Lanka for US citizens holding a PhD. Note: The program is currently suspended for 2025 and 2026.

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Teaching About the 2004 Tsunami - Curriculum Module

An educational curriculum module provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies focusing on the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.

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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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Teaching About Adam’s Peak | American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies

An educational resource module provided by AISLS featuring curricular materials, a virtual tour, and annotated videos for teaching about the multi-religious pilgrimage site of Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka.

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AISLS Publishes Statement on Best Practices for Foreign Researchers

An announcement regarding the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies' 2023 publication of ethical guidelines for researchers conducting work in or on Sri Lanka.

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Introduction for Educators: Teaching the Sri Lankan Civil War

An educational resource page providing a curriculum unit for high school and college teachers to explore the Sri Lankan Civil War through V. V. Ganeshananthan’s novel, Brotherless Night.

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1987 Hunger Strike of Rasaiah Parthipan (Thileepan) - Educational Resource

An educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies providing historical context and discussion questions regarding the 1987 hunger strike of Rasaiah Parthipan (Thileepan) as depicted in the novel 'Brotherless Night'.

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