The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has invited applications for its Research Fellowships Programme for the January 2027 intake. The fellowships are offered on a contractual basis and are open to researchers at different stages of their academic and professional careers.
NLSIU is currently accepting applications for three fellowship programmes: the Graduate Research Fellowship, NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship and University Research Fellowship. The programmes are aimed at supporting research in law, social sciences, public policy and allied disciplines.
A total of 20 positions are available across the three programmes. The Graduate Research Fellowship has 10 positions, while the NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship and University Research Fellowship have five positions each.
The Graduate Research Fellowship is open to candidates holding a graduate degree in law or a postgraduate degree in social sciences, public policy or related disciplines. For the Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must have obtained a PhD in law, social sciences, public policy or an allied discipline within the last three years and must not have previously held a postdoctoral position at another university.
Applicants for the University Research Fellowship must hold a recognised PhD, have at least 10 years of teaching or relevant professional experience, and demonstrate a strong publication record.
Eligible candidates must submit their applications by October 30, 2026, before 5 PM. Applications are to be submitted through the respective Google Forms available on the official NLSIU website.
The fellowship initiative provides an opportunity for researchers to undertake advanced academic work while contributing to research in areas connected to law, public policy and the social sciences.
