Funder: American Institute for Indonesian Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Recommendation letters) | January 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$6,000 per scholar for at least six weeks (45 days) in Indonesia
Summary: Supports graduate and post-graduate U.S. researchers conducting fieldwork in contemporary or traditional Indonesian Studies in Indonesia.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in graduate study or holding a Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree.
Description
The American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) administers this fellowship to support field research in any area of contemporary and traditional Indonesian Studies. Funding comes from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). The fellowship supports research conducted in Indonesia, rather than work undertaken in the United States.
AIFIS encourages projects that foreground collaboration with Indonesian counterparts and produce open-source content for public dissemination or curriculum development. Awards support travel, accommodation, and research activities, helping graduate and post-graduate researchers undertake sustained fieldwork in Indonesia.
