About NLSIU and Writing Urban India Collective

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), in collaboration with the Writing Urban India Collective and the Urban Studies Foundation (UK), is hosting the third edition of the Writing Urban India Fellowship. NLSIU, located in Bangalore, is one of India’s premier law universities, recognized for its contributions to legal education and interdisciplinary research.

The Writing Urban India Collective is committed to fostering intellectual discourse on urban issues through collaborative and innovative research platforms.

About the Fellowship

This fellowship is designed for individuals with substantial field data and research material addressing the urban question. It aims to enable scholars to produce publishable works, frame research questions effectively, and integrate their work into broader academic and policy discussions.

Key Features:

• Mentorship: Access to a stellar network of urban researchers.
• Publishable Output: Opportunity to refine research for publication.
• Capacity Building: Develop a structured narrative and contextualize research in scholarly discourse.
• Community: Membership in a cohort of 20 fellows, fostering a supportive network.
• Financial Support: Resources for interactions with mentors, workshops, and access to research tools.

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to:

• Ph.D. scholars
• PostDoc researchers
• Junior faculty members
• Practitioners, consultants, architects, or lawyers with relevant field data and research material.

Fellowship Details

• Duration: 10 months.
• Application Deadline: December 25, 2024.
• Mode: Remote/In-person based on program needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can find more details and submit their applications here. Early applications are encouraged.

Additional Opportunities to Explore

• Paid Internship Opportunity at Ghostline Legal
• Call for Papers: Volume VI by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)
• Legal Internship by ELT Corporate Private Limited
• Law Legal Internship by Habitat for Humanity Trust

The Writing Urban India Fellowship offers an exceptional platform for individuals passionate about urban studies to engage in meaningful research, gain mentorship, and contribute to transformative discourse.