Call for Applications: Joint Scholarship Programme of South Asia Institute Heidelberg University and Max Weber Forum Delhi – Summer 2027

 The South Asia Institute (SAI), Heidelberg University, in cooperation with the Max Weber Forum for South Asian Studies Delhi (MWF Delhi), invites applications for a up to three-month fellowship for young researchers from South Asia to be spent at the South Asia Institute in Heidelberg in summer 2027.

The fellowship is intended for young researchers from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh who wish to establish and develop a research collaboration with the South Asia Institute.

Fellowship Period

The fellowship is scheduled to begin between April and June 2027 and runs for a period of three months.

The place of residence during the fellowship will be Heidelberg, Germany.

Purpose of the Fellowship

During the stay, a research project previously defined in the application is to be taken up and developed into a third-party funding application.

The application can be aimed at acquiring:

• Research funding
• Research exchange programmes
• Academic exchange programmes
• Event programmes

Fellows are also expected to actively participate in scientific events at the South Asia Institute during their stay.

Fields of Research

Applications are particularly encouraged from researchers working in areas including:

• Ethnology
• History
• Political Science
• Economics
• Geography
• Modern Languages and Literatures of South Asia
• Cultural and Religious History of South Asia
• Classical Indology

Fellowship Benefits

The fellowship includes:

• International travel expenses: Reimbursement of up to EUR 1,500
• Rental costs: Payment of rental costs
• Monthly scholarship: EUR 1,200 per month
• Duration: Up to three months

Eligibility

The fellowship is aimed at young researchers from:

India | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh

Applicants should wish to establish and develop a research collaboration with the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University.

Application Documents

According to the official announcement, applicants are required to submit an online application with the following documents:

1. Short cover letter – maximum 1 page
2. Curriculum vitae – maximum 2 pages, including the top ten publications
3. Copy of doctoral certificate
4. Project description using the prescribed template
5. List of two referees who may be contacted later
6. Letter of Reference by an SAI member – optional

The application documents should be uploaded as a single PDF through the online application form.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET

Selection is expected to take place by the end of 2026.

Applications must be submitted online through the application portal. Applications sent by email cannot be considered.

Visa Support

The SAI Delhi office will provide assistance with visa applications if necessary.

Apply Online

For the latest eligibility requirements, application documents, project description template and online application form, applicants should refer to the official announcement:

Official SAI Heidelberg – Joint Scholarship Programme 2027

South Asia Institute – Heidelberg University

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Call for Applications – Rapid Grants | Endangered Language Documentation

 ELDP is excited to introduce Rapid Grants, a new funding opportunity supporting people worldwide to document endangered languages. Rapid Grants support short-term, exploratory fieldwork with the goal to apply for a language documentation grant with ELDP.

Applications are invited for focused work on endangered languages in regions where endangered languages are likely spoken or signed.

Rapid Grants Are Designed for Projects

Rapid Grants are designed for projects:

• Assessing the viability of a documentation initiative
• Initiating engagement with a language community
• Collecting preliminary data (e.g. word lists) to clarify a language’s status and/or genealogical classification

Funding and Timeline

Rapid Grants are awarded directly to individuals; no host institution is required. Funded are fieldwork expenses for an exploratory short project.

• Maximum award: €5,000
• Maximum duration: 6 months
• Submission: Rolling submissions (apply anytime)
• Decision: Typically within six weeks

Eligibility

Applicants of any nationality may apply for projects worldwide.

Applicants should have relevant experience in language documentation, fieldwork, or an appropriate academic background.

Prior work (if any) will be evaluated, including evidence of responsible archiving and accessibility of collected materials.

What We Don’t Fund

• Proposals that do not demonstrate the potential to be developed into a subsequent language documentation project.
• Projects whose primary objective is not language documentation but data collection for MA or BA thesis.
• Continuation of an already ongoing project or repeat visits to previously funded field sites.
• Fieldwork with communities where the language is not considered endangered.

Apply for ELDP Rapid Grants

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so eligible applicants can apply anytime.

Apply here: ELDP Rapid Grants – Apply Online

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