South Asia Council Conference Travel Award
South Asia Council Conference Travel Award supports scholars’ travel to AAS-affiliated conferences to present South Asia-related research, with conference participation as its focus.
Funder: Association for Asian Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (2026 conference travel awards)
Funding Amounts: $150–$200 per award; approximately 30 awards in 2026
Summary: Supports scholars’ travel to present South Asia-related research at AAS-affiliated conferences in 2026.
Key Information: Funding supports conference participation associated with presenting research, rather than a separate research project.
Description
The South Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) offers travel awards to scholars planning to present South Asia-related research at AAS-affiliated conferences. The program connects support for scholarly travel with the presentation of research within the association’s conference network. It supports conference participation rather than funding a separate research project.
For 2026, covered conferences include the AAS Annual Conference, AAS-in-Asia, and AAS regional conferences. The current availability notice specifically highlights funding for upcoming regional conferences in 2026. AAS administers the awards subject to grant requirements and the approved use of funds.
