The New India Foundation, based in Bangalore, uniquely matches public-spirited philanthropy with ground-breaking and relevant scholarship. In the six decades since Independence, there has been a large body of work produced by Indian historians and social scientists.
The core activities of the New India Foundation are the New India Fellowships, awarded to scholars and writers working on different aspects of the history of independent India. The duration of the fellowships is twelve months. Each year, mixes of young and experienced candidates are selected.
The New India Fellowships are open only to Indian nationals, including those currently living abroad. Fellowship holders are expected to write original books. Their proposals should be oriented towards final publication, and outline a road map towards that destination. The Foundation is ecumenical as regards genre, theme, and ideology: the only requirement is that the proposed works contribute to the fuller understanding of independent India.
The books that result from the New India Fellowship will convey original research in an accessible manner to different constituencies. To that end, each book will be published by a prestigious publishing house. Candidates for the New India Fellowship are sought through select advertising in leading journals. The short listed candidates will be called for an interview, before a jury consisting of eminent people from the worlds of scholarship, business, and social service.
Applicants for the New India Fellowships are invited to submit the following: CV with contact details (email ID mandatory), book proposal, writing sample of at least 5,000 words (published or unpublished). Entries may be sent by post or courier. Email applications will not be entertained.
Last date to send application: 31st July, 2011
Contact Details:
The Managing Trustee,
The New India Foundation,
22 A Brunton Road,
Bangalore 560025.
email: newindiafoundation@gmail.com
Website: http://newindiafoundation.org
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