The Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a postdoctoral fellowship position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applicants from the humanities and social sciences whose work focuses on contemporary India are encouraged to apply. CASI welcome candidates from a wide range of disciplinary traditions and methodological orientations.
Since its founding in 1992 within the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), CASI has continued to uphold Penn’s global reputation as a leading U.S. institution of research in South Asian studies and scholarship on India. CASI’s goals are to engage in research; host scholars and policymakers; and convene conversations through seminars, workshops, conferences, and publications. Our program values interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and collegiality.
Applications are now open! Review begins on February 2, 2026 and will continue until selections are final.
Application Instructions:
CASI will accept applications immediately with review beginning on February 2, 2026 and continuing until the selections are final.
To apply, please submit the following required documents to: apply.interfolio.com/180112
Cover Letter addressed to the “Selection Committee, CASI" (maximum 2 pages).
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement (maximum 2 pages, double spaced)
Writing Sample (20-25 pages approximately, double spaced, 12 point font in Times New Roman or equivalent length published work. Can include a supplement / appendix which will not count against page limit).
Contact information for two faculty advisors who can provide a letter of recommendation upon request.
Please direct questions to casi@sas.upenn.edu
Link to Call for Application: https://casi.sas.upenn.edu/casi-postdoctoral-research-fellowship-program
Applications accepted via Interfolio application link