The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) Research Endowment has announced its call for proposals for 2025–26, offering small grants ranging from ¹ 45,000 to ¹ 1 lakh for six- to twelve-month projects.
The endowment supports research that advances knowledge, preservation, and public understanding of Manipur. Eligible applicants include graduate students, academics, independent researchers, and NGO teams, with preference for early-career scholars in the state.
Research areas include history and scriptures, digitization and preservation, conflict and society, economics and communities, arts and culture, identity and federalism, and regional geopolitics. Proposals will be evaluated on scholarly merit, cultural impact, feasibility, and dissemination plans. Shortlisted applicants may consult an expert board from Manipur University, DM University, and other institutions.
Submissions should be a maximum four-page PDF, including abstract, project narrative, budget, CVs, and ethics/outreach considerations. Applications must be emailed by October 31, 2025, to ResearchProposals@meitei.net, with the subject line: “AMA-MS CFP 2025