The IIAS-Award of Fellowships supports senior scholars and advanced researchers in Humanities, Indian Culture, History and Philosophy of Indian Science, Comparative Religion, Social Sciences, and Foundational Scientific Theories. Open to Indian citizens across all academic levels, it invites applications for research fellowships at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. Themes should demonstrate broad perspective, deep human relevance, and specific significance to Indian contexts.

Open to Indian citizens at senior scholar or advanced researcher level. Some fellowships are reserved for applicants from the North-East region and for candidates belonging to SC, ST, or other designated categories. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent research experience in relevant fields. No specific income or mark thresholds are mentioned; selection is based on academic merit and thematic alignment.

Submit a detailed application through the official channel listed on the Indian Institute of Advanced Study’s website. Include a research proposal aligned with the specified themes, curriculum vitae, and supporting documents as required. Ensure all materials are submitted before the deadline announced on the official page. Late or incomplete applications are typically not considered.