Research fellowships at IIAS-Shimla

What: The Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, invites applications for fellowships for advanced research in the following areas:

• Social, Political and Economic Philosophy
• Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal)
• Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religions
• Development of World Views
• Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts
• Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics
• Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences
• Studies in Environment, Natural and Social
• Indian Civilisation in the context of Asian Neighbours
• Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.

Details

~ The institute does not encourage studies that involve field work.

~ Preference will be given to scholars working on the north-eastern region.

~ The term of fellowship ranges from three months to two years, depending upon the nature of the project.

~ Residence at the institute is compulsory from April to November, and optional from December to March.

~ All fellows are provided free hard-furnished accommodation on campus, as well as study space on a sharing basis.

~ Applicants who are employed should apply through the proper channel.

~ For further details, visit https://www.iias.org/.

How to apply

~ Download the application form by visiting https://www.iias.org/.

~ Or, obtain the application form by sending a request along with a self-addressed envelope of size 5" x 11" affixed with stamps worth Rs 8.

Important date

~ Please send in your completed application form before April 30.

Address
Secretary
Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Rashtrapati Nivas
Shimla -- 171 005

Web site: https://www.iias.org/