Wednesday, March 26, 2008

American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowship

The American Institute of Indian Studies invites applications from
scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in
India.

Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct
research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months.
Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or
less) fellowships are available for scholars who hold the Ph.D.
degree.

Some senior fellows in the humanities will receive fellowships funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Performing and Creative Arts fellowships are available for accomplished practitioners of the performing arts of India and creative artists.

Scholarly/professional development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have not previously worked in India.

Eligible applicants include 1) U.S. citizens, and 2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities.

For applications, please contact us at
American Institute of Indian Studies
1130 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-8638.
Email: aiis@uchicago.edu.
Web site: www.indiastudies.org

Application deadline is July 1, 2008.