ApplicationJun 24, 2026
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.
American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) - Postdoctoral Fellowships
Key details
Structured from AwardPing source-page snapshots and official links.
- Deadline
- 2024-12-01
- Award amount
- $3,700 per month (per diem)
- Academic level
- Graduate
- 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
- Application materials
- One-page cover sheet; Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages); Description of proposed study (max 3 single-spaced pages); One-page project bibliography
Official source pages
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HomepageJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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'.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching the Ramayana - AISLS Educational Resources
An educational guide for college professors on teaching the Ramayana epic with a focus on Sri Lankan connections, feminist perspectives, and gender topics.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching About Modern Architecture
An educational module provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) offering background information and case studies on modern architecture in Sri Lanka, specifically focusing on architects Minnette de Silva, Geoffrey Bawa, and Valentine Gunasekara.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
1987 Jaffna Hospital Massacre - Teaching Resources
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching About Plastic Waste | American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies
An educational module provided by AISLS offering teaching resources and case studies on plastic pollution in Sri Lanka for use in academic courses.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching About Sri Lanka Resources
A collection of teaching units commissioned by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) for use in college-level introductory courses.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
1981 Burning of the Jaffna Public Library - Educational Resource
An educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies detailing the 1981 burning of the Jaffna Public Library, including historical context, discussion questions, and related teaching materials.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
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.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching About Tea - AISLS Educational Resources
An online educational unit provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) exploring the history and impact of the tea industry in Sri Lanka through modules, visuals, and activities.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dispersed Sri Lankan Heritage Seminar Recordings
A page providing access to YouTube recordings of the Dispersed Sri Lankan Heritage seminar series hosted by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
1984 Formation of Jaffna Northern Mothers Front - Teaching Resource
An educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies providing historical context and discussion questions regarding the 1984 formation of the Jaffna Northern Mothers Front.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Teaching About the Civil War Through the Novel Brotherless Night
An educational resource page provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) offering curriculum materials for instructors teaching the novel Brotherless Night.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
1989 Assassination of Rajani Thiranagama - Teaching Resource
An educational resource page from the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies providing historical context and discussion questions regarding the life and assassination of activist Rajani Thiranagama.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Introduction for Instructors: Teaching About Sri Lankan Architecture
An educational resource module provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) designed to supplement courses on modern architecture by exploring the work of Sri Lankan architects Minnette de Silva, Geoffrey Bawa, and Valentine Gunasekara.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
AISLS Policy on Board Membership and Fellowships
Official policy document outlining the requirements for AISLS board members who wish to apply for or hold an AISLS fellowship.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
English Translations of Literary Sinhala Reading Passages
A supplementary educational document providing English translations for reading passages found in the 1974 textbook 'Literary Sinhala' by Gair and Karunatilaka, published by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
A Colloquial Sinhalese Reader
A 108-page PDF document serving as a colloquial Sinhalese language reader provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies.
RequirementsJun 24, 2026
Resources for Studying Sinhala and Tamil
A curated list of instructional materials, textbooks, dictionaries, and online resources for learning Sinhala and Tamil, provided by the American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies.
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