For the 2025–2026 academic year, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is inviting scholars, researchers, and policymakers to apply for its Research Fellowships Program. More than just a fellowship, this is an opportunity to shape influential, multidisciplinary research while tackling the major issues of the twenty-first century.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Rolling applications, reviewed three times yearly:
- 1st Review: Deadline 15 September 2025 (Start: Dec 2025 – Aug 2026)
- 2nd Review: Deadline 15 January 2026 (Start: Apr – Dec 2026)
- 3rd Review: Deadline 15 May 2026 (Start: Aug 2026 – Apr 2027)
Tell Me About The Award:
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Research Fellowships offer opportunities for researchers, academics, and policy innovators to engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges in law, social sciences, and public policy. The programme builds on NLSIU’s Grand Challenges Model and its successful Academic Fellowship initiative.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- Climate Justice
- Labour & Work
- State Capacity & Reform
- Law & Technology
- Access to Justice & Legal Reform
Type:
- Graduate Research Fellowships (Short-term) – 3–6 months
- Graduate Research Fellowships (Long-term) – 1–2 years
- NLSIU Doctoral Fellowships – 3 years
- NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowships – 1–2 years
- University Research Fellowships – 1–2 years
- Distinguished University Fellowships – 1 month–2 years
Who can Apply?
- Fresh graduates and postgraduates in law, social sciences, public policy, and allied fields (0–3 years experience)
- Professionals with 2–3 years experience in relevant fields
- PhD candidates and holders (including postdocs within last 3 years)
- Senior scholars with PhD and 10+ years teaching/professional experience
- Eminent scholars and distinguished professionals (invitation only)
How are Applicants Selected?
- Open call: Shortlisting + interview by a committee led by the Dean (Research)
- By invitation: For certain senior fellowships (University Research & Distinguished Fellowships)
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Open to applicants of all nationalities
Where will the Award be Taken?
Primarily on-campus at NLSIU, Bangalore, India (remote in exceptional cases)
How Many Awards?
- Graduate Research Fellowships: 10
- Doctoral Fellowships: 8
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: 5
- University Research Fellowships: 5
- Distinguished University Fellowships: 5
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Opportunity to publish in peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and NLSIU platforms
- Access to NLSIU’s library, digital resources, workshops, and seminars
- Collaboration with NLSIU faculty and global research partners
- Teaching opportunities (for some fellowship types)
- Mentorship and career development support
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Graduate Research (Short-term): 3–6 months
- Graduate Research (Long-term): 1–2 years
- Doctoral: 3 years
- Postdoctoral: 1–2 years
- University Research: 1–2 years
- Distinguished University: 1 month–2 years
How to Apply:
- Submit application via the NLSIU Fellowship webpage (open call for eligible categories)
- Include required documents as stated in the call
- Rolling applications, reviewed thrice yearly
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 NLSIU Research Fellowships 2026
