Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship is a good opportunity for those who are interested in writing, journalism, research and studying new subjects. Under this fellowship given by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, the selected candidates will receive Rs. per month for two years. 1 lakh financial assistance is available. Experts working in various fields including science and humanities can apply for this. Interested candidates have to prepare a proposal for their research or creative project and send the application to the prescribed address.
What is Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship?
Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship was started in the year 1968 in memory of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Its aim is to encourage higher education, independent thinking and new research. Through this fellowship, talented people get an opportunity to work on their chosen subject and study important issues related to society.
How many times do I get to apply?
Candidates can work on their project from any location of their choice in India. There is an opportunity to apply for the fellowship twice a year. As per the application deadline, the first phase is till 31st May and the second phase is till 11th November.
Who can apply?
People working in science, humanities and other fields can apply for this fellowship. It also includes writers, journalists, artists and government officials. Candidates should have the ability to do good work in their field. In addition, they must be committed to completing a proposed research or creative project.
You will get Rs 1 lakh per month
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship, the selected candidates will receive Rs. per month for two years. 1,00,000 is given. According to the fund’s website, this amount is exempt from income tax under Section 10(17A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. In addition, for travel, secretarial assistance and other necessary expenses a maximum of Rs. Annual assistance up to 75,000 can also be availed.
How will the selection be made?
Candidates are selected by a committee of experts from various fields. During the selection, the talent of the applicant, the quality of his previous work and the ability to complete the proposed project are evaluated.
Documents required for application
There is no prescribed form for application. Candidates have to prepare application on plain paper and attach these documents.
- Resume: Information about educational qualification and performance so far.
- Work Experience: Details of work done in the concerned area.
- Project Summary: Typed information on the proposed topic, maximum 1,000 words, double spaced.
- Passport Size Photo: Copy of recent photograph.
Where to send the application?
Interested candidates can visit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund official website jnmf.in to read the application related instructions. After preparing all the necessary documents, the application should be sent by post to the following address:
Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Tin Murthy House, New Delhi-110001.
