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National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

India NLSIU Research Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded)

Scholarship
India
On-site
Published Sep 2, 2025

Overview

NLSIU offers five categories of research fellowships:

Graduate Research Fellowships (Short-term & Long-term) Level: Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders Duration: 3 months – 2 years

Description

NLSIU offers five categories of research fellowships:

Graduate Research Fellowships (Short-term & Long-term) Level: Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders Duration: 3 months – 2 years

Level: Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders

Duration: 3 months – 2 years

Doctoral Fellowships Level: PhD candidates enrolled full-time at NLSIU Duration: 3 years

Level: PhD candidates enrolled full-time at NLSIU

Duration: 3 years

Postdoctoral Fellowships Level: Fresh PhD holders (within 3 years of award) Duration: 1–2 years

Level: Fresh PhD holders (within 3 years of award)

Duration: 1–2 years

University Research Fellowships Level: Senior scholars with PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience Duration: 1–2 years

Level: Senior scholars with PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience

Duration: 1–2 years

Distinguished University Fellowships Level: Eminent scholars & professionals Duration: 1 month – 2 years

Level: Eminent scholars & professionals

Duration: 1 month – 2 years

Eligibility

Graduate Research Fellowship: Graduate degree in law / Postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied fields.
Doctoral Fellowship: Enrolled as a full-time PhD scholar at NLSIU.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Awarded a PhD (in last 3 years) in law, social sciences, public policy, or allied fields.
University Research Fellowship: PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience with a strong publication record.
Distinguished University Fellowship: Eminent scholars or professionals with substantial contributions in law or related fields (invitation only).

Additional Information

Fellowship Types And Degree Level

NLSIU offers five categories of research fellowships:

Graduate Research Fellowships (Short-term & Long-term) Level: Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders Duration: 3 months – 2 years
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders
Duration: 3 months – 2 years
Doctoral Fellowships Level: PhD candidates enrolled full-time at NLSIU Duration: 3 years
Level: PhD candidates enrolled full-time at NLSIU
Duration: 3 years
Postdoctoral Fellowships Level: Fresh PhD holders (within 3 years of award) Duration: 1–2 years
Level: Fresh PhD holders (within 3 years of award)
Duration: 1–2 years
University Research Fellowships Level: Senior scholars with PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience Duration: 1–2 years
Level: Senior scholars with PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience
Duration: 1–2 years
Distinguished University Fellowships Level: Eminent scholars & professionals Duration: 1 month – 2 years
Level: Eminent scholars & professionals
Duration: 1 month – 2 years

Available Subjects

Fellowships cover law, social sciences, public policy, and allied disciplines with emphasis on:

Climate, biodiversity, and ecological justice
Law and artificial intelligence
Data governance and regulation
Biotechnology, health, and ethics
Risk regulation and legal system reform
Labour, work, and state reform

Benefits

Monthly stipend: Graduate Research Fellows: ₹55,000 – ₹65,000 Doctoral Fellows: with 10% annual increment (as per PhD regulations) Postdoctoral Fellows: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 University Research Fellows: ₹1,70,000 – ₹2,00,000
Graduate Research Fellows: ₹55,000 – ₹65,000
Doctoral Fellows: with 10% annual increment (as per PhD regulations)
Postdoctoral Fellows: ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000
University Research Fellows: ₹1,70,000 – ₹2,00,000
Opportunity to teach elective courses at NLSIU
Access to NLSIU’s library, research community, and academic seminars
Publication support (peer-reviewed journals, NLSIU repositories, policy briefs, blogs)
Networking with leading scholars and policymakers
Research mentorship under experienced faculty

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian and international applicants (depending on category).
Doctoral Fellowships are available only to full-time PhD candidates at NLSIU.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to both domestic and overseas scholars.
Distinguished University Fellowships are by invitation to eminent global scholars.

Eligibility Criteria

Graduate Research Fellowship: Graduate degree in law / Postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy, or allied fields.
Doctoral Fellowship: Enrolled as a full-time PhD scholar at NLSIU.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Awarded a PhD (in last 3 years) in law, social sciences, public policy, or allied fields.
University Research Fellowship: PhD + 10+ years of teaching/research experience with a strong publication record.
Distinguished University Fellowship: Eminent scholars or professionals with substantial contributions in law or related fields (invitation only).

Application Procedure

Applications are accepted through:

Open Call for Applications (Graduate, Postdoctoral, University Fellowships) Submit online application with research proposal, CV, and publications. Shortlisted candidates will face an interview by NLSIU’s Selection Committee.
Submit online application with research proposal, CV, and publications.
Shortlisted candidates will face an interview by NLSIU’s Selection Committee.
By Invitation (Distinguished University Fellowships & select University Research Fellowships).

Timeline For Ay 2025 26

First Round: Apply by September 15, 2025 → Fellowship begins between Dec 2025 – Aug 2026
Second Round: Apply by January 15, 2026 → Fellowship begins between Apr – Dec 2026
Third Round: Apply by May 15, 2026 → Fellowship begins between Aug 2026 – Apr 2027

Frequently Asked Questions Faqs

Who can apply for the NLSIU Research Fellowships? Applications are open to graduates, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scholars depending on the fellowship type. International applicants are eligible except for the Doctoral Fellowship, which is restricted to NLSIU PhD students.
What is the stipend for these fellowships? The monthly stipend ranges from ₹55,000 for Graduate Fellows to ₹2,00,000 for University Research Fellows, depending on the fellowship type.
How are applications evaluated? Applicants are evaluated based on academic record, quality of research proposal, publications, and interview performance. The Selection Committee, headed by the Dean (Research), makes the final decision.

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Funding

Fully Funded

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National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

Degree

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Subjects

All Subjects, Law, Public Policy, law and governance, Social Sciences

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Country

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