Overview: The New India Foundation Fellowship 2022, offered by the New India Foundation (NGO), supports scholars and writers engaged in researching various aspects of Independent India's history. The fellowship aims to facilitate in-depth research leading to the publication of book-length studies on post-Independence India.
Offered By: New India Foundation (NGO)
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must be an Indian national.
Scholars or writers working on different aspects of the history of independent India are eligible.
Past fellows under the NIF Book Fellowship are also eligible to apply.
Benefits: Each fellowship provides a grant of INR 18 lakhs, disbursed as follows:
INR 1 lakh per month as a stipend for 12 months.
INR 6 lakhs upon submission of the final manuscript to the publisher.
Application Documents Required:
Original writing sample by the applicant (maximum 5,000 words).
Book proposal (maximum 5,000 words).
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume.
Application Procedure:
Visit the official website of New India Foundation.
Click on the 'Apply Now' button and register with necessary details.
Fill out the application form with required documents and submit.
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: 31st December 2022
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be invited through targeted advertisements in leading journals and online platforms.
The NIF Trustees will evaluate proposals and shortlist candidates.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview process with a jury comprising NIF Trustees and eminent personalities from academia, business, and social service.
Terms and Conditions:
Fellows may choose to write a memoir, reportage, or academic study.
Completed manuscript must be submitted to the publisher within 12 months from the fellowship commencement.
All materials must be original; plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Contact Details:
Address: The Managing Trustee, The New India Foundation, C/o Neev Schools, Sy No. 16, Yemalur Kempapura Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560037
For detailed information, please refer to the Fellowship Detail Document available on the New India Foundation website or contact them directly via email or phone.
