NLSIU and the Government of Meghalaya invite applications for the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research 2026.
About NLSIU
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is a law university based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is widely recognised as the first National Law University in India. The university conducts teaching and research across legal and policy disciplines and administers the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research in collaboration with the Department of Law, Government of Meghalaya.
About the Fellowship
The P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research is offered by the Government of Meghalaya exclusively for graduates of NLSIU and domicile citizens of Meghalaya with law degrees from any university. The Fellowship aims to expose Fellows to the complex social and economic challenges of Meghalaya, a Sixth Schedule State, and to facilitate interventions through an analysis of legal and policy frameworks in collaboration with senior policymakers of the Government. The Fellowship is named after Shri P. A. Sangma, former Chief Minister of Meghalaya and Speaker of the Lok Sabha. NLSIU and the Department of Law, Government of Meghalaya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Fellowship on April 4, 2022.
About the Opportunity
The sixth cohort of the Fellowship will comprise Research Fellows for the 2026 cohort. The positions are full-time and based out of Meghalaya. Fellows will be jointly mentored by Nodal Officers of the Government of Meghalaya and NLSIU, and will work on legal and policy research concerning the state.
Number of Positions
Four Research Fellow positions are available.
Duration
The Fellowship is for a period of 12 months and may be extended.
Mode and Location
The Fellowship is a full-time opportunity based in Meghalaya.
Stipend and Allowance
- A monthly stipend of ₹60,000 will be provided.
- A monthly house rent allowance of ₹10,000 will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from NLSIU, Bengaluru.
- Domicile citizens of Meghalaya with a law degree from any university.
Selection Process
Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Upon selection, the Government of Meghalaya will provide the terms of reference for the Fellowship.
Important Dates
- Fellowship start date: First week of October 2026.
- Application deadline: October 9, 2026, by 5 PM IST.
Contact
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must fill out the application form and submit the following:
- An updated CV or resume of not more than two pages.
- A statement of purpose of up to 1,000 words.
- Details and contact information of two references.
The application deadline is October 9, 2026, by 5 PM IST.
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