Indian Institute of Advanced Study

Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla – 171 005

1. We invite applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following disciplines:

   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)     Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;

   e)      Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;

   f)       Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural Life Sciences;

   g)      Studies in Environment; and

h)      National Integration and Nation-building.

2. Since the Institute encourages advanced studies, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered.


3. Applications from scholars working in and on Northeastern region are encouraged.
4. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of the society would be given preference.
5. The prescribed application form and details of the Fellowship grants payable to the Fellows are available on the website of the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5” x 11”) with postage stamp of Rs. 10/- affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.
6. The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable further, but in no case shall it extend beyond three years.
7. Fellows would be expected to remain in residence for nine months at least. Their stay at the Institute during the remaining months would be optional. They may proceed on study tours during this period.
8. We provide fully furnished rent-free accommodation to Fellows in cottages on the Rastrapati Nivas Estate. Besides, scholars shall have access to a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with a computer and Internet facilities. The Fellows shall not be entitled for any House Rent Allowance (HRA).
9. The Fellows will be provided with free stationary.
10. On health front, Fellows would also be entitled for free medical treatment in the dispensary of the Institute. They would have access to vehicles for local travel on payment of nominal charges.
11. On completion of their research, the Institute shall publish their monographs.
12. It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.  

Those interested can get further details from the Academic Resource Officer of the Institute. He is available on e-mail - iiasaro@iias.org or proiias@iias.org and may be contacted on 0177-2831385.

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