Bruce R. Pray Junior Faculty & Lecturer Workshop Grant
Internal — University of California Berkeley only
UC Berkeley’s Bruce R. Pray Grant funds workshops for junior faculty and lecturers in South Asia Studies to refine book manuscripts with expert feedback and scholarly collaboration.
Funder: University of California Berkeley
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Two grants of $4,000 each; one-time award; no carryover
Summary: Supports UC Berkeley junior faculty and lecturers in South Asia Studies to organize manuscript workshops for expert feedback and scholarly development.
Key Information: Workshop must occur in the next academic year; only applicants who have not received a book workshop grant from any source are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Institute for South Asia Studies at UC Berkeley, funds workshops for tenure-track assistant professors and early career/pre-6 lecturers with a South Asia Studies focus. The grant is intended for scholars who have completed a new book manuscript and are midway through the revision process. The workshop, typically a full-day event, brings together external experts and Berkeley faculty to provide in-depth feedback and facilitate discussion on the manuscript, ultimately enhancing its quality and supporting the author's academic trajectory.
