Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla-171005, has invited applications for (a) National Fellowship (b) Tagore Fellowship (c) Fellowship, from all parts and regions of the country, as well as from abroad.

Award of Fellowships for advanced research will be considered in the following areas: (a) Social, Political and Economic Philosophy (b) Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal) (c) Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion (d) Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of History) (e) Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts (f) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics (g) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences (h) Studies in Environment (i) Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours (j) Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building. 

The following topics may receive special attention: (a) Theme of Indian Unity in Diversity (b) Integrality of Indian Consciousness (c) Philosophy of education in the Indian Perspective (d) Advanced Concepts in Natural Sciences and their Philosophical Implications (e) Indian and Asian Contribution to the Synthesis of Science and Spirituality (f) Indian and Human Unity (g) A Companion to Indian Literature (h) A Comparative Study of Indian Epics (i) Human environment. 

Applications are to be made in Hindi or English. However, scholars can pursue and write research in these or any of the languages listed in the Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution. Proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society and those who are differently abled/physically challenged will be given due consideration. The term of Fellowship would be for minimum of six months and maximum of two years, but in no case will be extended beyond two years. The pay of in-service Fellows would be protected. In addition, they will also get 20% of their basic pay in case they are maintaining a separate house at the place of their work, other than government accommodation. The Fellowship grant for Fellows who are independent scholars is Rs. 61,100 per month (consolidated). More details of the Fellowships are also available at www.iias.ac.in.  

Applications have also been invited for Associateship for UGC Inter-University Centre. Proposals have been invited to organize workshops/ seminars / symposiums/ Conferences. 

The application forms and other details for the Fellowship, Associateship and Seminars are available at www.iias.ac.in.  

The applications for Fellowship, Associateship and proposals for organizing seminars may be sent through e-mail on fellowship@iias.ac.in, iucassociates@iias.ac.in, aro@iias.ac.in respectively to reach by 30th November 2023. Hard copy of the applications and the proposals be also sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla -171005. 

For any assistance in the matter, Academic Resource Section of the Institute may be contacted on 0177-2831385. email - secretary@iias.ac.in