AIPS Senior and Junior Research Fellowships

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) offers Senior and Junior Research Fellowships for scholars conducting research related to Pakistan studies. These competitive fellowships support research periods lasting between 2 and 9 months. The program includes two fellowship types: Post-Doctoral Fellowships (Senior) and Pre-Doctoral Fellowships (Junior), with the latter available to PhD candidates who have completed all requirements except the dissertation. Funding for US citizens is provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). Limited funding for non-US citizens is available through AIPS unrestricted funds. Senior fellows can conduct research in Pakistan (Islamabad and/or Lahore) or in other countries excluding the US. Junior fellows who are US citizens cannot conduct research in Pakistan or the US, while non-US citizen junior fellows can conduct research in Pakistan or other countries but not the US. Fellows conducting research in Islamabad and Lahore are expected to stay in AIPS guesthouses and must complete their fellowship in one continuous trip with no breaks. The program includes stipends determined by the Fellowships Committee based on availability of funds and US State Department rates, along with support for economy airfare, lodging, and other research-related expenses. Fellowship awards cannot be used to replace salary for any applicant. Note: AIPS is not currently accepting applications for fellowships at this time. Interested applicants are advised to check back in November 2026.