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Published: 26 Sep 2024 357 views
The Inlaks Shivdasani Fellowship For Social Engagement gives young people the opportunity to build a diverse worldview and establish long-lasting connections to issues of public importance. It encourages them to challenge the status quo while building confidence and security to explore alternatives and make independent choices about their lives.
We provide life-changing opportunities to young Indians of exceptional talent, character, and motivation. By seeking out and nurturing such talent, we aim for each personal achievement to benefit the individual and the wider world. Since 1976, The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation has provided over 1300 Scholarships, Awards, Fellowships, Art Residencies, Internships, and Grants, both abroad and in India. Chairperson Azad Shivdasani (centre) with the 2019 Inlaks Scholars Our Mission To look for and support young individuals of exceptional talent, character, and motivation, across a broad... continue reading
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| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Value | INR 45,000 |
| Country to study | India |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Fellowship will give young people the opportunity to work with a mentor of their choice and involve themselves in a process where knowledge drives social change. The fellowship will give participants the chance to build a diverse worldview and establish long-lasting connections to issues of public importance.
The work pursued may take many forms, including action-oriented research, cause lawyering, grassroots journalism, ecological efforts, community rights, public health, archiving, reviving, or reporting on dying arts, culture, language etc.
The Fellowship is for two years, subject to the satisfactory completion of a probation period and a quarterly and annual review of the Fellow’s work. The probation period will be for the first six months of the Fellowship.
Depending on the geographical location of the fellow, the Fellowship stipend* will be as follows:
INR 45,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “X” category area.
INR 35,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Y” category area.
INR 25,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Z” category area.
In exceptional cases, additional funding up to a maximum of INR 20,000 can be granted for special projects undertaken by a Fellow. This will be approved on a case-by-case basis upon submission of a proposal describing the particulars of the said initiative and the expenses involved.
The applicant must be an Indian citizen currently residing in India.
The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1989.
The applicant must be a graduate (hold a Bachelor's degree) from a recognised institute/university in India.
In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, they must carry at least three years of relevant work experience.
Exclusions
Those enrolled in academic studies/PhD for the duration of the fellowship are not eligible to apply.
Applications for the 2025 Fellowship will open in November 2024.
When the opportunity is open to new applications, clicking the 'Apply Now' link at the top of the page will provide access to the application form.
If the opportunity is closed and not accepting applications the 'Apply Now' link will not be visible.
For detailed instructions on the application process please the document to use as you complete the application.
Download application instruction here
For more details visit: ISF website.
