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/
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