Indian Institute of Advanced Study Scholarship 2008

Rashtrapati Nivas,
Shimla – 171 005

Award of Fellowships

Applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas are invited:

1. Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
2. Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
3. Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
4. Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of History);
5. Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
6. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
7. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences; h. Studies in Environment;
8. Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
9. Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.

Since the Institute is committed to advanced study, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered.

Applications from scholars working in, and on, the North - Eastern region are encouraged.

Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society would be given preference.

The Institute shall publish the monographs of the Fellows on completion of their term.

The prescribed application form and details of the Fellowship grants payable to the Fellows are available on the website of the Institute www.iias.org, and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5"x11") with postage stamp of Rs.10 affixed.

The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla 171 005. Applications can also be made on line at www.iias.org

Indian Institute of Advanced Study Scholarship 2008

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