The Centre of Jaina Studies at SOAS is offering 3-year PhD Scholarship in Jaina Studies

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We are delighted to inform you of this scholarship at the SOAS, London University.
The Centre of Jaina Studies at SOAS is offering one 3-year PhD Scholarship in Jaina Studies for entry in September 2025.

Applicants from a broad range of disciplines and approaches to Jain Studies are encouraged to apply, e.g. historical, philosophical, and anthropological, from within the study of religions. For the first year of this award in 2025-26, the total scholarship provided will be £41,652. This amount will cover tuition fees, with the remaining funds to be paid directly to the scholar as a stipend. In subsequent years, funding will be uplifted to support increased tuition fees.

Dr Jasvantbhai Modi, Dr Meeraben Modi and their family generously support the Bhagavan Mahavira PhD Scholarship.

Currently, Dr Jasvantbhai and Dr Meeraben are most likely the world’s biggest donors to the academic study of Jainism. They deserve our respect and affection for their commitment to the cause of Jain and Prakrit Studies.

The Bhagavan Mahavira PhD Scholarship | SOAS

Deadline 25 May 2025

For more information, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Peter Flügel
Chair, Centre of Jaina Studies
Professor of the Study of Religions and Philosophies
Department of History, Religions and Philosophies
School of Oriental and African Studies
University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
London WC1H OXG
Tel.: (+44-20) 7898 4776
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.soas.ac.uk/jainastudies

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