AISLS Dissertation Planning Grants
From American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies. Up to $6,480. Deadline December 1, 2026.
- Award
- Up to $6,480
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026 43 days left
- Provider
- American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies
- Who can apply
- Open to graduate and professional students studying social sciences, humanities, law, or strategic studies. Must be U.S. citizens or international students.
- Level
- Graduate Students
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- None listed
- Documents
- Cover sheet, Curriculum vitae, Graduate transcript, Project narrative, Project bibliography, Letter of recommendation
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
Apply by email to us.director.aisls@gmail.com. Include: Cover sheet must give name, mailing address, telephone, email address, citizenship, major field of study, institutional affiliation, foreign languages (including proficiency), length of proposed stay in Sri Lanka, tentative dates of project, project title, and a brief project description. CV (max 2 pages) must include the name and email address of the applicant's dissertation supervisor. Project narrative max two single-spaced pages. Bibliography one page. Confidential letter of recommendation from dissertation supervisor must be sent by email directly to John Rogers. Requirements: Must be enrolled at an American university, or a US citizen enrolled at a foreign university; Should have completed most graduate coursework by the time they take up the grant; Projects in all fields of social sciences and humanities, including law, strategic studies, and international relations; Pages should have one-inch margins on all sides; Type size should be 10 points or larger; Applications should be sent in a single Word or PDF file, collated in order (cover sheet, c.v., graduate transcript, pro; Transcript may be submitted as a separate file if it cannot be integrated.
Common questions
How much is the AISLS Dissertation Planning Grants worth?
Awards are up to $6,480.
When is the AISLS Dissertation Planning Grants deadline?
The deadline is December 1, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 43 days away.
Who can apply for the AISLS Dissertation Planning Grants?
Open to graduate and professional students studying social sciences, humanities, law, or strategic studies. Must be U.S. citizens or international students. No state restriction is listed.
How do I apply for the AISLS Dissertation Planning Grants?
Applications are sent by email to us.director.aisls@gmail.com. Have these ready: Cover sheet, Curriculum vitae, Graduate transcript, Project narrative, Project bibliography. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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