Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (Junior Fellowship)
Forecasted
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (Junior Fellowship) supports pre-doctoral researchers’ dissertation research outside the United States to advance Pakistan studies and promote knowledge about Pakistan.
Funder: American Institute of Pakistan Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Research support for at least 2 months and less than 9 months; ECA-funded stipends depend on available funds and State Department rates
Summary: Supports dissertation research outside the United States by pre-doctoral researchers affiliated with US institutions.
Key Information: US citizens cannot conduct fellowship research in Pakistan; non-US citizens have a separate, limited funding pool.
Description
The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) offers the Junior Fellowship to support dissertation research outside the United States. Applicants must have completed all PhD requirements except the dissertation and currently be affiliated with a US institution. Research destinations depend on citizenship: US citizens may propose one or more countries other than Pakistan and the United States, while non-US citizens may propose Pakistan or other countries, subject to restrictions.
The fellowship supports AIPS’s goal of promoting and disseminating knowledge about Pakistan in the United States and Pakistan. Proposals should explain their intellectual merit, contribution to the applicant’s field and Pakistan studies, and relevance to the dissertation. Applications undergo competitive review by Pakistan Studies scholars and/or members of the AIPS Executive Committee.
