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Shailaja Paik MacArthur Fellow: Indian-American historian Shailaja Paik from University of Cincinnati awarded $800,000 for research on Dalit women’s experiences.
Shailaja Paik-MacArthur Fellow: First from Cincinnati to Win Prestigious Award
Shailaja Paik MacArthur Fellow—an Indian-American professor and the first from both the city and the University of Cincinnati to earn this prestigious recognition since its inception in 1981. Paik is a Research Professor of History and focuses on the experiences of Dalit women, highlighting their challenges, resilience, and untold narratives.
Shailaja Paik MacArthur Fellow: $800,000 “Genius” Grant for Research Excellence
The Shailaja Paik-MacArthur Fellow recognition comes with an $800,000 grant, underscoring her groundbreaking work on Dalit women’s history and inspiring scholars globally. Rising from a challenging background, Paik’s perseverance and dedication have positioned her as a trailblazer, bringing forward overlooked perspectives in the academic world and making an impact far beyond.
