Short-Term Research Grants - American Institute of Pakistan Studies
Forecasted
Short-Term Research Grants from the American Institute of Pakistan Studies support members’ research visits to Pakistan, covering airfare and living expenses to advance the academic study of Pakistan.
Funder: American Institute of Pakistan Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per grant for research visits of up to three months
Summary: Supports AIPS members with airfare and living expenses for short-term research visits to Pakistan.
Key Information: Applicants must be AIPS Individual Members in good standing before submission and throughout the award.
Description
The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) offers Short-Term Research Grants to support research travel to Pakistan for visits lasting up to three months. The grants cover airfare and living expenses, making research time in Pakistan the central focus of the award. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply, and applicants may hold any citizenship.
Funded travel is restricted to Islamabad and/or Lahore, with Karachi potentially available for research purposes after consultation with the AIPS office. AIPS strongly recommends affiliation with an academic institution in Pakistan during the award. The program is administered by AIPS, a binational nonprofit research and education organization that promotes the academic study of Pakistan and scholarly exchange between the United States and Pakistan.
