Call For Proposals: Graduate Student Exchange Program

ByJill Caskey

Accepting Applications | 2026-27 Academic Year

The Global Past Research Initiative (GPRI) seeks Humanities PhD students at the University of Toronto and graduate students associated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, the American University in Cairo, and other universities in Cairo and India to participate in an exchange program at one of the GPRI’s partner institutions. The exchange program seeks to facilitate research on specific materials and/or mentoring with specific faculty members. Five fellowships valued at $6,000 (Canadian) will be awarded to support exchanges of three to six weeks.

Get a chance to study at one of our partner institutions
University of Toronto
American University in Cairo
Indian Institute of
Technology Bombay

How to Apply

Send an application package including C.V., cover letter, and application form, to [email protected]

Deadline: January 30, 2026

1. Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter

describing your research interests (maximum 750 words)

2. Completed Application Form

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Learn More About Our Partner Institutions

American University of Cairo

Eman Morgan, Assistant Director for Special Projects at the Rare Books Library, discussing a map with workshop participants. Photograph by Yating Liao, 2024.
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Prof. Mrinal Kaul discussing Sanskrit manuscripts at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, U of T
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