Inlaks Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement

The Inlaks Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement is a two-year funded fellowship supporting individual learning projects addressing issues of public importance, including action-oriented research, grassroots journalism, public health, community rights, archiving and revival of arts and culture. Fellows are expected to pursue independent projects (not organisational work), attend three workshops hosted by the foundation, and undergo a six-month probation followed by quarterly and annual reviews. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend determined by the fellow's geographical category and is aimed at young Indian graduates or professionals.

Monthly stipend (amount varies by geographic category) and participation in three foundation-hosted workshops over the fellowship period.

Applicants must be Indian citizens currently residing in India, born on or after 1 January 1991, and hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian institute or have at least three years of relevant work experience if they do not hold a Bachelor's degree. Those enrolled in academic studies/PhD for the duration of the fellowship are not eligible.

Applicants apply via the foundation's online application form (Apply Now link) and follow detailed application instructions and video guide provided on the site.