Award amountResearch Travel Fellowships: Maximum $3,000
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Award workspace
Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.
Deadline
March 16, 2026
Award amount
Research Travel Fellowships: Maximum $3,000
Citizenship
U.S. citizens
Eligibility
Applicants must be individual members of AIAS; Research Travel Fellowships: U.S. Citizens, scholars of all levels; Afghanistan Research Grant: Scholars of all citizenship and rank
Requirements
Research Travel Fellowships: Conduct research outside of the United States and outside of Afghanistan; Afghanistan Research Grant: Conduct research and support writing inside the United States; Individuals may apply for both if they meet restrictions and demonstrate distinction between projects; Funds cannot be used for travel to or in support of traveling to Afghanistan; Manuscript in Word format; Completed IPR form (PDF)
Application materials
Full CV; Statement describing the nature of the proposed research or project (double-spaced, max 1,500 words); Full budget narrative; Two (2) letters of recommendation; Project timetable with research locations; Complete the applicant Google Form
Overview of the American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) John F. Richards Fellowship program, including research travel fellowships and research grants.
Information page for the Afghanistan Journal, the official publication of the American Institute of Afghanistan Studies, including submission guidelines for researchers.
