NLSIU Research Fellowships 2026 – Graduate, Postdoctoral & University Research Fellowships

NLSIU Research Fellowships 2026 – Graduate, Postdoctoral & University Research Fellowships

Fellowship Overview

About the Fellowships

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invites applications for multiple Research Fellowships on a contractual basis.

The NLSIU Research Fellowships programme provides scholars with an opportunity to undertake innovative and high-impact research in areas including:

• Law

• Social Sciences

• Public Policy

• Interdisciplinary Research

The programme is designed for researchers at different stages of their academic and professional careers and provides dedicated time to pursue research while engaging with NLSIU’s wider intellectual community.

1. Graduate Research Fellowship

The Graduate Research Fellowship is intended to support emerging researchers interested in developing and undertaking high-quality academic research.

2. NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides an opportunity for researchers to pursue advanced independent research and contribute to the academic and research environment at NLSIU.

3. University Research Fellowship

The University Research Fellowship supports researchers undertaking advanced and high-impact scholarly work aligned with the University’s research priorities.

Research Focus

NLSIU particularly seeks to support research that:

• Advances fresh theoretical perspectives.

• Makes meaningful contributions to existing knowledge systems.

• Generates robust empirical evidence.

• Identifies practical pathways for institutional and systemic reform.

• Bridges the gap between scholarship, policy and practice.

The University welcomes both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.

Fellowship Remuneration

The advertised monthly fellowship amounts are:

• Graduate Research Fellowship: INR 50,000 per month

• NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship: INR 1,20,000 per month

• University Research Fellowship: INR 2,00,000 per month

Final fellowship remuneration may be determined based on the candidate’s:

• Educational background

• Qualifications

• Relevant experience

• Overall suitability for the fellowship

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the relevant official Google Form specified separately for each fellowship category:

1. Graduate Research Fellowship – 10 Positions

2. NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship – 5 Positions

3. University Research Fellowship – 5 Positions

Applicants should carefully review the detailed eligibility and application requirements for the fellowship they wish to apply for.

Important Dates

Important Note

Applications are being accepted specifically for the January 2027 intake.

Candidates should refer to the complete official NLSIU fellowship announcement for detailed eligibility criteria, fellowship tenure, application documents, selection process and fellowship-specific conditions.

Job Domain: Law / Social Sciences / Public Policy / Interdisciplinary Research / Academic Research

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