Students who have demonstrated a scholarly and programmatic involvement in International Security Studies' current activities will be given priority, although other graduate and professional students are eligible to apply. Rustgi Fellowships provide support for research or internships in South Asia for undergraduates, although graduate and professional students are eligible. Research in India is preferred, but research in another South Asian country is also possible. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Grants support language training, pre-dissertation field research, and small supplements that may be required to bring a research project to fruition.
Priority is given to Ph.D. and graduate students, but undergraduates are eligible to apply.