Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship 2026: ₹1 Lakh Monthly Stipend for 2 Years
The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund offers a prestigious fellowship to support independent research, intellectual inquiry and creative work.
Established in 1968, the fellowship encourages higher learning, original ideas and intellectual development across diverse fields.
Indian citizens from sciences, humanities, arts, journalism, writing and civil services can apply if they meet the fellowship’s expectations.
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding work, creative potential and a strong commitment to pursuing an independent project.
Fellows can conduct their research or creative projects at a location of their choice within India.
Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,00,000 for a fellowship period of two years.
The fund also covers eligible secretarial assistance, travel and contingency expenses up to ₹75,000 per year.
Fellows are selected by a committee of distinguished individuals, with one Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship awarded each year.
Interested candidates can check the official Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund website at jnmf.in/fabout.html for fellowship details and application information.
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