New India Foundation Fellowship [Stipend Upto Rs. 1.5L/Month]: Apply by August 30
About the Fellowship
The core activity of the New India Foundation is the New India Fellowships, awarded to scholars and writers working on different aspects of the history of independent India. From a large pool of several hundred applications, about 15-20 are shortlisted to meet with the jury and about 5-10 fellowships are awarded.
Fellowship holders are expected to write original books. Their proposals should be oriented towards final publication, and outline a road map towards that destination. The Foundation is ecumenical as regards genre, theme, and ideology: the only requirement is that the proposed works contribute to the fuller understanding of independent India.
Eligibility
- The Fellowship is only open to Indian Citizens
- The Fellowship is given against a self-declaration that all material and outputs are the original work of the author
- Fellowship awardees are required to devote themselves full-time to the book project during the 1 year period
Stipend
Stipend of Rs.1,50,000 a month.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can apply for the fellowship through this link.
Selection Procedure
Candidates for the New India Fellowship are sought through select advertising in leading journals. The Trustees assess the proposals and make a shortlist from the submissions. The shortlisted candidates are called for an interview, with a jury consisting of eminent people from the worlds of scholarship, business, and social service.
Application Deadline
31 August 2020
