Post Doctoral Fellowship (Senior Fellowship)

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) Post Doctoral Fellowship, also known as the Senior Fellowship, supports post-doctoral researchers conducting research in Pakistan or in countries other than Pakistan and the US. The fellowship is designed for scholars affiliated with US institutions who are members of AIPS in good standing. Research projects must be between 2 and 9 months in duration, with AIPS reserving the right to adjust duration based on fund availability. The fellowship supports research primarily in Islamabad and/or Lahore, with Karachi potentially available for research purposes upon prior approval. Applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of Pakistan Studies scholars and Executive Committee members, with decisions typically announced in early May. The fellowship requires applicants to submit one letter of recommendation and does not provide funding for dependents, spouses, or significant others.