FYI Digest Newsletter Back Issues 40. The American Institute of Indian Studies is a cooperative, non-profit organization of fifty American colleges and universities that supports the advancement of knowledge and understanding of India, its people, and culture. They are specifically designed to enable doctoral candidates to pursue their dissertation research in India.
Awards are available for up to eleven months.
Fellowships for six months or more may include limited coverage for dependents if funds are available. Senior fellowships are designed to enable scholars specializing in South Asian studies to pursue further research in India. Short-term awards are available for up to four months. Long-term awards are available for six to nine months. Awards may be granted for periods of six to nine months.