Research Fellowships at NLSIU: Apply by October 30, 2026!

NLSIU invites applications for 20 research fellowship positions across graduate, postdoctoral and university research categories.

About National Law School of India University

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, is inviting applications for its Research Fellowships programme on a contract basis. The programme supports research in law, social sciences and public policy and is open to interdisciplinary as well as disciplinary research.

About the Opportunity

The NLSIU Research Fellowships programme provides scholars with dedicated time at NLSIU to pursue research and engage with the University’s intellectual community. The programme supports research that advances theoretical perspectives, contributes to knowledge systems, generates empirical evidence, identifies pathways for institutional and system reform, and connects scholarship, policy and practice.

The current call includes three fellowship categories: Graduate Research Fellowship, NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship and University Research Fellowship.

Number of Positions

NLSIU is inviting applications for 20 positions across the three fellowship categories:

• 10 Graduate Research Fellowship positions.
• 5 NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship positions.
• 5 University Research Fellowship positions.

Duration

The duration of each fellowship varies by fellowship category.

Location

Fellows are expected to be on campus during their fellowship period.

Remuneration

The starting monthly remuneration for each fellowship category is:

• Graduate Research Fellowship: Rs 50,000 per month.
• NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship: Rs 1,20,000 per month.
• University Research Fellowship: Rs 2,00,000 per month.

The final fellowship remuneration will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, qualifications, relevant experience and overall suitability.

Deadline

The fellowships are for intake starting January 2027. Applications must be submitted by 30 October 2026, 5:00 pm IST.

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship programme is designed for researchers at different stages of their academic and professional journey. Applications are invited for the Graduate Research Fellowship, NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship and University Research Fellowship categories.

Roles & Responsibilities

Research

Fellows will work on research in law, social sciences and public policy while spending dedicated time at NLSIU and engaging with the University’s intellectual community.

Interdisciplinary Research

The programme welcomes both interdisciplinary and disciplinary research, including work that connects scholarship, policy and practice.

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Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through:

• Graduate Research Fellowship — 10 positions.
• NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship — 5 positions.
• University Research Fellowship — 5 positions.

Applications are invited for the January 2027 intake and must be submitted by 30 October 2026, 5:00 pm IST.