The Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship
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The Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship supports Indian arts and humanities scholars for a three-month research residency at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, University of Edinburgh.
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Funder: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £1,400/month for 3 months (living expenses) + £700 travel contribution (one scholar per year)
Summary: Three-month research fellowship for Indian arts and humanities scholars at the University of Edinburgh, supporting academic exchange and collaboration.
Key Information: For Indian citizens under 45 with a doctorate; arts/humanities fields only; prior CWIT grant holders (past 5 years) are ineligible.
Description
This fellowship offers a unique, fully funded three-month research residency at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh, in partnership with the Centre for South Asian Studies. The program is designed for early- to mid-career Indian scholars in the arts and humanities—including literature, film, and history—providing them with opportunities for scholarly exchange, access to research facilities, and integration into an international academic community. Fellows are expected to engage actively in IASH and Centre activities and present their research in seminars.
