The Selva J. Raj Endowed International Dissertation Research Fellowship
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The Selva J. Raj Endowed International Dissertation Research Fellowship supports graduate students’ international dissertation research in areas linked to his scholarship, helping them complete on-site work.
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Funder: American Academy of Religion
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 USD for research expenses during the award calendar year
Summary: Supports international dissertation research in areas associated with Professor Selva J. Raj’s scholarship.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AAR student members who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation.
Description
The American Academy of Religion (AAR) offers this fellowship to help graduate students complete dissertation research that requires travel outside the country where their university is located. The $5,000 grant offsets travel, lodging, and other research-related expenses for on-site work critical to completing the dissertation.
The fellowship honors Professor Selva J. Raj’s scholarship and commitment to scholarly exchange. Priority goes to research on Indian Christianity, Hindu-Christian studies, religious syncretism and popular religiosity in India, ritual studies, inter-religious dialogue, and religious pluralism. AAR makes awards only if the applicant pool is sufficiently diverse and rich.
