Dr. Sunila Kale

Professor

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Biography

Sunila S. Kale is a professor at the Jackson School of International Studies specializing in South Asia Studies and International Studies programs. Her research, writing, and teaching focus primarily on Indian politics, political economy, and development. Over the years, she has received several fellowships and awards, including the 2024 Harry Bridges Labor Course Development Grant to support the development of a 300-level course on capitalism, and the 2023-24 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship for her research in India, which received $40K in funding. Additionally, she was awarded the 2023 Book Fellowship from the Simpson Center for the Humanities at the University of Washington, and others from the Carnegie Opportunity Fund for her research on India. Kale has also been nominated for prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Jackson School of International Studies • Seattle, WA

Teaches South Asia Studies and International Studies programs.

Awards

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Harry Bridges Labor Course Development Grant

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Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship

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Book Fellowship

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Harry Bridges Center Labor Studies Research Grant

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Carnegie Opportunity Fund

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Carnegie Opportunity Fund

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Distinguished Teaching Award Nominee

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Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowship

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American Institute of Indian Studies Senior Research Fellowship

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Joseph W. Elder Prize in Indian Social Sciences

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.