Call for Applications: Joint Scholarship Program of the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University and the Max Weber Forum for South Asian Studies Delhi (MWF Delhi) for young scholars from South Asia
The South Asia Institute (SAI) of Heidelberg University is launching a (up to) three-month fellowship program in cooperation with the Max Weber Forum for South Asian Studies Delhi (MWF). The program is aimed at young researchers from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Bangladesh who wish to establish and develop a research collaboration with the SAI. Of particular interest are applications from the fields of ethnology, history, political science, economics, geography, modern languages and literatures of South Asia as well as cultural and religious history of South Asia.
We particularly encourage young scholars in the early stages of their career (3-5 years after their doctorate) to apply. The fellowship begins in October 2025 and runs for three months, the place of residence is Heidelberg. During the stay, a 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 as well as exchange or event programs. Scholarship holders are expected to actively participate in scientific events at the SAI during their stay.
The scholarship includes reimbursement of international travel expenses of up to EUR 1,500, payment of rental costs and a monthly scholarship instalment of EUR 1,200. To apply, please send the following documents in English to <scholarship@mwsindia.org> by 04 June 2025:
- Short cover letter (max. 1 page).
- Curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications.
- A copy of your last doctoral certificate.
- Project description (no more than 2,000 words).
- List of two referees who have agreed to provide further information about you.
Please summarize all your application documents in a single PDF document. The application deadline is June the 4th 2025 and selection will take place by the end of June 2025. SAI will provide assistance with visa applications if necessary. If you have any questions about the application or the scholarship program in general, please contact Dr. Martin Gieselmann
.