This law university is offering a fellowship of up to ₹2 lakh per month; find out who can apply..
NLSIU Fellowship 2027: The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has invited applications for three types of fellowships—covering research in law and social sciences—for the batch commencing in January 2027. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹2 lakh.
Let us look at the details: which three fellowships are being offered, the application deadline, and the stipend amount for each.
Apply by October 30
Applications for all three fellowships offered by NLSIU Bengaluru can be submitted online via the university's official website until October 30, 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates must fill out the Google Form provided on the website to apply for the respective fellowships.
Fellowships Offered
NLSIU Bengaluru has invited applications for three categories of fellowships focused on research in law, social sciences, and public policy. Specifically, applications are open for the Graduate Research Fellowship, the NLSIU Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the University Research Fellowship.
Eligibility and Number of Fellowships
Let us examine the eligibility criteria for the fellowships offered by NLSIU Bengaluru. To apply for the Graduate Research Fellowship under these criteria, candidates must hold a graduate degree in Law or a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
Similarly, candidates applying for the Postdoctoral Fellowship must have completed a PhD in Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related subject within the last three years. Additionally, candidates must not have previously held a postdoctoral position at another university. For the University Research Fellowship, candidates with a PhD, at least 10 years of teaching or relevant professional experience, and a strong publication record are eligible to apply. There are 10 seats available for the Graduate Research Fellowship, while the Postdoctoral and University Research Fellowships will be awarded to 5 candidates each.
**Monthly Stipend Ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2 Lakh**
Candidates selected for the fellowships offered by NLSIU Bengaluru will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh. Specifically, the Graduate Research Fellowship carries a stipend of ₹50,000 per month, whereas the Postdoctoral Fellowship offers ₹1,20,000 per month, and the University Research Fellowship provides ₹2,00,000 per month. However, the specific fellowship awarded will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, experience, and overall suitability. Selected fellows will generally be required to be present at the NLSIU campus in Bengaluru for the duration of the fellowship.