Regulations for the "Doctor María Rostworowski de Diez Canseco" Research Grant in Inca Studies for Master's and Doctoral Degrees for 2027
- The scholarship is awarded for research projects on Inca culture. It covers the areas of history, anthropology, archaeology, art history, and linguistics. It is intended for applicants who are currently working on a master's degree or doctoral dissertation on Inca culture. The scholarship is not open to individuals who have already completed their doctoral studies.
- The scholarship provides support for the recipient's research for a period of six months, preferably in Peru. It includes free accommodation in two residences provided by CEAC in the cities of Cusco and Arequipa (the recipient may use either residence, subject to prior approval by the CEAC Board), access to CEAC's office and laboratory facilities, as well as its scientific equipment in these two cities, and a stipend totaling US$6000 (six thousand US dollars). The Catholic University of Santa María in Arequipa will provide accommodation in Arequipa, in coordination with CEAC, and access to the facilities of the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries, including the archaeological collection.
- The scholarship can also be used in other countries that were part of the Inca Empire (Tahuantinsuyu), namely Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile, or in countries where materials and collections relevant to the study of Inca culture are located. However, in such cases, the scholarship recipient's support will be limited to a stipend of US$6,000 (six thousand US dollars) for the entire research period. The scholarship does not cover accommodation expenses in locations other than Cusco and Arequipa.
- Only one scholarship is offered per year, and it is not renewable. Applicants must submit proof of academic affiliation with a master's or doctoral program specializing in Inca studies and a letter of recommendation from their thesis advisor. In exceptional cases, applications from independent researchers may be considered, provided they already hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
- There are no restrictions regarding the country of origin of the candidates, but the final papers must be submitted in Spanish.
- The scholarship lasts for 6 months, starting from the day the scholarship recipient enters the country where they will carry out their research work.
- The duration of the scholarship may be extended for a period to be agreed upon by the Committee. But in such case the support to the Beneficiary will be limited to accommodation in Cusco and/or Arequipa and access to the CEAC infrastructure, an additional financial contribution will not be contemplated.
- The call for the scholarship will usually be between the months of June/July of each year, to begin research work from January of the following year. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: the call It will be announced on July 1, 2026 and a deadline presentation of candidatures September 15, 2026 at 24:00 Lima time. The results will be announced on October 10th of this yearThe recipient of the scholarship awarded for 2027 will be able to begin their research work from from November 15, 2026 and extend it until December 31, 2027At the end of the research period, the Fellow must submit a report to the Fellowship Committee and the CEAC.
- In all subsequent publications based on studies carried out within the framework of the scholarship, the Fellow undertakes to acknowledge having been supported in his work by the scholarship.
- Scholarship Committee: The scholarship committee will consist of the Honorary President, Ms. Cristina Broel-Plater Rostworowska, the Executive President, Prof. Dr. Mariusz Ziółkowski, the Secretary, Dr. Amalia Castelli G., and 6 members (in alphabetical order): Dr. Carmen Escalante de Valederrama, Prof. Dr. Martti Pärssinen, Dr. Joanne Pillsbury, Prof. Dr. Jan Szemiński, Dr. Rafael Varón Gabai, and Prof. Dr. Nathan Wachtel.
Required documents:
Applicants for the Scholarship must present the forms Attachments duly completed and signed, as well as a cover letter from the supervising professor who will lead the research, with the commitment to follow up on it throughout the scholarship period.
Application date:
Applications for the scholarship will be received between the months July-August and September 2026 at the following email addresses:
The results of the Scholarship will be announced through the website of the Andean Studies Centre of the University of Warsaw (www.ceacusco.com) On on October 10, 2026
Warsaw – Lima, June 30, 2026
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Prof. Dr. Mariusz Ziółkowski
Secretariat
Dr. Amalia Castelli R.
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