Humanities and Social Sciences Research Grants

Call for Applications: 2023-2024 Cultivating the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Grants aims at enhancing the research capabilities of scholars and local institutions. Especially in post-conflict and conflict areas, while helping to reduce the social and economic vulnerabilities of South and Southeast Asian countries through policy-relevant research.

The program also welcomes proposals for special initiatives aimed at the recording, preservation, and dissemination of endangered languages, oral histories, and traditional knowledge.

Eligibility

• Graduate students (both MA and Ph.D.), junior scholars, and senior scholars are eligible and welcome to apply.
• Under-represented constituents of the transnational Asian Studies community, or those from or living in post-conflict areas or in areas where conflicts are ongoing.
• People living in low and lower-middle-income areas of South and Southeast Asia.
• Masters students who may not be able to continue on a Ph.D. track due to circumstances beyond their control are also encouraged to apply.
• AAS membership is not a requirement.

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Benefits

• Humanities and Social Sciences Research Grants typically range from $2,000 for a short-term project to $12,000 for a long-term.

Application Process

• All applications must be submitted through the AAS application portal here.

Your application should include:

• A cover letter outlining: 1) how the research grant will be used; 2) how it will contribute to the applicant’s professional development and academic career; 3) how this will contribute to the field of South or Southeast Asian studies in general; 4) how this project or applicant is related to low-income or less economically advantaged regions of South or Southeast Asia.
• A two-page curriculum vitae, as well as the curriculum vitae of any team members or co-primary investigators (if applicable).
• A proposal of 800-1,000 words (including footnotes) on the research project

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