The Fellowship is open to Indian nationals, including those residing outside India. A Graduate degree is required. A Masters or Ph.D. is preferred but not essential. Exceptional candidates with intense research and writing backgrounds may also be considered.

The fellowship offers five categories of themes each year:

• Ancient Indian History
• Medieval Indian History
• Modern Indian History
• Freedom Movement
• Post-Independence Indian History

The Fellowship grant is ₹15 Lakhs, disbursed in tranches over 12 months, contingent strictly on milestone completion.

Yes. All applicants must submit a financial breakdown of the ₹15 Lakhs, detailing planned expenses across the project duration.

No, there are no restrictions on the publication of research findings. Fellows are encouraged to disseminate their research through academic journals, peer-reviewed papers, publications, and various media platforms.

Yes. Collaborative proposals are welcome. However, each applicant must submit a separate application and meet the eligibility criteria independently. For co-authored submissions, the grant amount of ₹15 Lakhs will be divided equally among the applicants. 

Fellows receive guidance and support from the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR), access to relevant resources, networking opportunities with scholars and experts, and assistance in manuscript preparation for publication.

Fellows will hold the copyright for their work.

There is no assurance, however we will try our best to facilitate connects with publishers

No. The Foundation will support and make best efforts to publish, but publication is not guaranteed.

No. Fellows can publish and share their research through any platform or publisher.

Please email us at [email protected] for any further information or clarification.