Cultivating the Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Research Grants

The Cultivating the Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Research Grants are a programme of short- and long-term research grants and related fellowships to support scholars in the humanities and social sciences in under-represented regions of South and Southeast Asia. The four-year initiative, coordinated by the Association for Asian Studies with support from Sweden, aims to enhance research capacity among scholars located in economically disadvantaged and conflict-affected areas. The programme supports projects in disciplines such as history, philosophy, languages, literature, anthropology, economics, law, politics, sociology and related fields, and includes targeted opportunities such as the Scholars in Residence Fellowship and the AAS–Forest Foundation Philippines program grants.

Short- and long-term research grants and fellowships to support research projects, fellowships such as Scholars in Residence, and program grants (e.g., AAS–Forest Foundation Philippines).

Open to South and Southeast Asian nationals holding a Ph.D. or Master’s degree (or equivalent) who are—or will be—engaged in the academic profession in South and Southeast Asia, including junior faculty, graduate students, independent researchers, women, and ethnic minority groups; Filipino nationals are eligible for specific Forest Foundation Philippines program grants.

Applications must be submitted via the AAS application portal; submissions by email are not accepted. Applicants were instructed to read the FAQ and use the portal.